Allergies & Pollen Count for Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Today's Condition

9.7High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Sagebrush/Sage, Grass

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 in the moderate range. This change results in part from falling temperatures, rising humidity, and heavy rains in the evening which tend to wash pollen out of the air. Relief is in sight.

Allergy Facts

The hemp family consists of various weeds and herbs including marijuana and hops. Hemp plants flower (shed pollen) during the summer and early fall; a significant number of people suffer from hay fever caused by this pollen.