Forecast

The main grass bloom is over in the lowlands, it is shifting to higher altitudes!

The main grass flowering period is over in the lowlands. The pollen load varies locally depending on the mowing and the post-flowering or late-flowering grass species, but cereal fields should still be avoided. Grass pollen counts are still expected to be higher in low mountain regions

Heat and drought favour the flowering of plantain and goosefoot plants.

In Pinzgau and Lungau, there are still large amounts of mountain pine pollen and, in places, juniper pollen in the air. Both types of pollen are classified as non-allergenic.

Locally, lime, elder, nettle and meadowsweet are still in bloom.

Fungal spores are increasingly present in the air, especially after thunderstorms.

During thunderstorms, sudden changes in humidity and air pressure can cause pollen grains to burst open and the resulting particles to penetrate deeper into the lungs. This can trigger severe allergic reactions or asthma attacks - a phenomenon known as thunderstorm asthma. Even though rain usually brings short-term relief, allergy sufferers should stay indoors during thunderstorms and keep the windows closed to minimise the risk.