Forecast

The weather determines the level of contamination!

The precipitation forecast for Sunday will dampen the impact for a short time, but will promote the production of fungal spores. In urban areas, mugwort pollen can already lead to moderately high levels of exposure. Ragweed sends first harbingers

Grass pollen usually only causes low levels of exposure, moderate levels are only possible locally at higher altitudes. In the immediate vicinity of maize fields, there may be local exposure over the next few days. However, as the pollen of this plant is very large and sinks quickly after release, widespread contamination is not to be expected.

Mugwort is beginning to flower and is already causing low to locally moderate levels of contamination. If the weather conditions are favorable, it can be assumed that the pollution will peak in mid-August, as is the long-term average.

The first pollen grains of ragweed have already been found in our pollen trap. The pollen count indicates the start of ragweed flowering in Italy, Hungary and Serbia. Exposure due to long-distance transport is to be expected at night - please be aware when ventilating!

Fungal spores are registered in high concentrations and can lead to intensive exposure, especially after rainfall.

Other less allergologically relevant types of pollen in the ambient air: dock, pine, balsam, goosefoot and nettle.

The ragweed pollen season is also 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!