We supply and produce the pollen forecast for the UK in conjunction with the Met Office.
Weekly pollen forecast and summary
Forecast to 17th May: Pollen: Grass pollen at medium risk; Spores: Generally low.
Grass Pollen Count - Moderate
Grass pollen from early-season species will reach moderate risk in Southern England, lowland South Wales and South & East Midlands. Symptoms will occur on dry days above 16°C in those people sensitive to these types.
Tree Pollen Count - Moderate
Oak pollen is moderate from the Midlands to the North of England but low elsewhere. Birch pollen continues in the far north of England, Northern Ireland and Scotland at a moderate risk
Fungal Spore Levels - Moderate
Penicillium/aspergillus types continue to be airborne, as does Pleospora.
Weed Pollen Count - Low
Weed pollen species including nettle, plantain and dock are in flower but the risk will remain low.
Further Information
For more information about this service please contact Dr Beverley Adams-Groom on 01905 855411 or via email.
Pollen forecasts are available on a regional basis to cover the whole of the UK including Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. They can also be provided in detail for individual regions.
Daily pollen and spore forecasts are issued from mid-March to early October.
Daily pollen forecasts are featured in newspapers, on radio, on television and various web pages.
All the forecasts are based on information from the quality controlled data produced by the National Pollen Monitoring Network, combined with the information from weather forecasts, local vegetation and typography types and information about biological factors and the weather in the preseason period that influences the pollen count.
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