Weekly pollen and fungal spore forecast summary
Pollen Forecast for West Midlands forecast region until 2nd October. 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 some parks and gardens. This localised allergen affects a small minority of allergy sufferers.
Fungal Spore Levels - High
Penicillium types will peak during warm, humid conditions. Alternaria, Cladosporium, Epicoccum are going into decline but occasional high peaks during warm, dry weather may still occur. Rainfall and high humidity will allow an increase in Leptosphaeria and allies. Basidiospores are on the rise now.
Weed Pollen Count - Moderate
Low to occasionally Moderate weed pollen risk from nettle family pollen and ragweed, declining soon.
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