Allergies & Pollen Count for West Des Moines, Iowa

Today's Condition

10.4High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Nettle, Chenopods

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

Pollen concentrations for Wednesday will be increasing over today's levels and extend further into the very high range. Since the weather has a major influence on pollen dispersal, this increase is due in part to drier air.

Allergy Facts

Lamb's quarters is a member of the Goosefoot family. Pollen from this plant causes allergies, although it ranks far behind ragweed as a source of misery.