Allergies & Pollen Count for Theodore, Alabama

Today's Condition

4.1Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Grass, Elm

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 quantity of pollen grains in the air for Saturday will be falling into the extremely low range. This change results in part from falling temperatures, rising humidity, and heavy rains in the afternoon and evening which tend to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

Goldenrod is a member of the Aster family, a large group of plants that includes ragweed, daisies and dandelions. Goldenrod plants flower (shed pollen) in the fall and can cause hay fever problems for some people.