Forecast

The heatwave and high pollen levels are set to continue!

It will remain hot and dry over the coming week. Thunderstorms may occur occasionally in the afternoons and evenings, although according to the latest weather report, the likelihood of this is extremely low in Burgenland. Grass pollen levels are currently low to moderate, whilst mugwort pollen concentrations are rising slightly and fungal spore levels remain high.

Grass pollen levels are now mostly low. Pollen is most likely to be found in shady woods or along riverbanks where grasses are in bloom. Along the edges of paths and roads, it is now mainly sorrel, goosefoot plants and plantain that are causing pollen levels to rise. 

Maize fields have also already passed their peak flowering period, but elevated levels are still to be expected in the immediate vicinity.

Mugwort populations in Burgenland are already well established and may cause low to moderate levels of pollen. However, the peak is not expected until mid-August.

Ragweed is also growing and sprouting; it will take until well into August before it flowers. If you spot ragweed populations whilst out and about, please feel free to report them via the ‘Ragweed Finder’ citizen science platform. Reports can be submitted either via the website ragweedfinder.at or via the app (for Android and iOS). The reports are reviewed by experts from the “Ragweed Finder” team, plotted on the ragweed map and forwarded at regular intervals to the relevant authorities in the federal states. These authorities can then use the reports to take further action.

We are currently at the peak of fungal spore levels. High levels of spores from Alternaria and Cladosporium are therefore to be expected.