Forecast

Mugwort increases the load, fungal spores are harmful!

The flowering of grasses usually causes only minor exposure!
Mugwort pollen, on the other hand, is becoming more important. Fungal spores are very harmful.

The weather forecast for the next few days suggests fluctuating exposure levels, at least on Sunday. As most of the grass species in our area have already largely exhausted their flowering potential, only low levels of contamination are to be expected in most cases. Occasionally, there may still be heavier pollen loads at higher altitudes. Locally, maize can cause additional pollution. Due to the size of the pollen grains and the associated higher sedimentation rate, relevant contamination is generally only to be expected in the immediate vicinity of maize fields.

Mugwort pollen can lead to up to moderate pollution at an increasing number of locations. On a long-term average, it can be assumed that the mugwort bloom will peak in mid-August.

In addition, the first early-flowering ragweedplants have been sighted, so ragweedallergy sufferers should avoid areas with ragweed growth. Pay attention to hourly forecasts, as exposure can also occur at night due to long-distance transportation.

Pollen from stinging nettle plants is still present in relevant concentrations in the ambient air, but poses only a low risk from an allergological point of view.

Fungal spores will benefit from the precipitation and are likely to occur in high concentrations.

Other less allergologically relevant pollen types in the ambient air: dock, rushes, goosefoot, sour grasses, plantain and cypress.

Ragweed pollen season is just around the corner! If you would like to help us and other allergy sufferers to reduce exposure during this year's season, you can report ragweed populations in your area via the Ragweed Finder app or online at ragweedfinder.at!