Allergies & Pollen Count for Tellico Plains, Tennessee

Today's Condition

7.4Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Grass, Nettle

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

The pollen levels for Wednesday will be falling in the moderate range. The cause for the falling pollen levels is falling temperatures, rising humidity, and expected precipitation in the morning and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air. This will improve your outlook if you have allergies and enjoy the out of doors.

Allergy Facts

Although the sunflower plant is a relative of ragweed, its pollen is not generally considered a serious cause of hay fever.