Allergies & Pollen Count for Sterling, Virginia

Today's Condition

0.7Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed

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

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Sunday will be increasing but will still remain in the low range. This is likely to be caused in part by drier air. Tomorrow's increase could spell trouble for allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Peanut allergies affect 1 in 200 children to any extent, according to a recent population-based questionnaire study.