Weekly pollen and fungal spore forecast summary
Pollen Forecast for West Midlands forecast region until mid-September. Pollen: moderate risk from weeds; Spores: High risk from various types.
Grass Pollen Count - Low
Low to very low grass pollen risk.
Tree Pollen Count - Low
Some atlantic cedar (an ornamental tree) pollen will be airborne in early-mid-September. This localised allergen affects a small minority of allergy.
Fungal Spore Levels - High
Peak period for spores, with Alternaria, Cladosporium, Epicoccum and Aspergillus during warm, dry weather. Penicillium will increase in September, especially if conditions are warm and humid. Rainfall and high humidity will allow an increase in Leptosphaeria and allies.
Weed Pollen Count - Moderate
Moderate weed pollen risk from nettle family pollen, mugwort and ragweed. The risk will gradually fade out from early September.
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