Forecast

A heatwave during the grass pollen season!

Due to the ongoing heatwave and mowing, grass pollen levels in the lowlands of the Central Region and the Alpine foothills have fallen to low levels. Moderate levels, however, are still being recorded in the higher Mühlviertel region and the inner Alpine areas. Plantain pollen is particularly prevalent in the Mühlviertel. During dry spells, it exceeds grass pollen levels. Warm, dry conditions lead to the appearance of goosefoot plants relatively early in the year, whilst they tend to inhibit the flowering of rye. Pollen from stinging nettles is common, but is of little significance in terms of allergies. The same applies to lime and elder. Following thunderstorms, the proportion of fungal spores increases under warm, humid conditions.