Forecast

Persistently high levels of grass pollen!

After a brief respite on Monday, the pollen count has been intense again since Tuesday. This trend will continue over the long weekend.

Intense grass pollen counts must therefore be expected throughout Burgenland. If there are warm thunderstorms in the evening hours due to the high temperatures, short-term relief is possible. The main culprits for the current pollen count are couch grass, grass grass, smooth oats, oats, crested wheatgrass, bluegrass and ryegrass.
Occasionally, cereal fields are still in bloom, which can lead to contamination in the immediate vicinity.

In meadows, plantain and dock can be an additional burden.

Sweet chestnut is in bloom. Although it is categorised as a minor allergen, cross-reactions can often occur due to structural similarities between the main allergen and birch.

The tree of heaven, which is not native to this country, has started to flower. Although this neophyte is actually insect-pollinated, its pollen is frequently found in the air. Not much is yet known about its allergen potential, but allergic skin reactions have already been documented.

Relevant concentrations of fungal spores are also registered at our measuring points. Particularly after precipitation, intensive contamination is to be expected. During longer dry periods, a decrease to moderate concentrations can then be expected.

A brief outlook for late summer: From August onwards, intensive exposure to ragweed pollen can be expected again in Burgenland. If you discover populations of this neophyte during outdoor activities, you can report them via the citizen science project "Ragweed Finder". The information collected will be verified by experts and forwarded to the relevant authorities of the provincial government. If you report findings now, appropriate steps can sometimes be taken before the plants flower, thus preventing the release of pollen. You can report findings either via the app (for Android and iOS) or on the website. There you will also find further information about ragweed and can view the reports from previous years.

Other types of pollen in the ambient air: nettle, umbellifers, goosefoot and buttercup plants as well as elderberry, lime, clove plants, sour grasses, wine and cypress plants. These are of minor allergological importance.