Allergies & Pollen Count for Waterford, Wisconsin

Today's Condition

6.3Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Chenopods, 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

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Saturday will be falling into the extremely low range. This lower level is caused by falling temperatures, rising humidity and heavy rains in the morning, afternoon and evening which tend to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

The sunflower plant is actually a close relative of ragweed. Although it is insect pollinated, some sunflower pollen does become airborne and can cause hay fever symptoms in certain individuals.