Allergies & Pollen Count for South Mills, North Carolina

Today's Condition

8.5Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Grass

Pollen Index

9.7 - 12 - High

Very high pollen levels. Symptoms are likely for most people with pollen allergies.

7.3 - 9.6 - Medium - High

High enough pollen levels that most allergy sufferers will notice symptoms.

4.9 - 7.2 - Medium

Moderate pollen levels. Many people with allergies may start experiencing symptoms.

2.5 - 4.8 - Low - Medium

Small amounts of pollen present. Highly sensitive individuals may notice mild symptoms.

0.0 - 2.4 - Low

Very little pollen in the air. Most people with pollen allergies will not experience symptoms.

Discussion

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Monday will be increasing in the high range. This is likely to be caused in part by drier air.

Allergy Facts

The nettle family includes the familiar plants with stinging hairs. Pollen from nettle plants is generally not considered a major cause of hay fever in the United States. However, physicians in Europe report that one species of nettle (Pellitory-of-the-Wall) can cause allergies.