Forecast

Some relief for those with grass pollen allergies thanks to the weather!

Although the weather forecast for Burgenland promises a little more sunshine than the rest of Austria over the coming days, rain is also expected here on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, which may at least slightly reduce pollen levels. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the sun may lead to higher pollen levels, particularly from grass pollen. According to the weather forecast, plenty of sunshine and the associated pollen count are also expected again at the weekend.

At the moment, brome grass, false oat-grass, false barley, annual meadow grass, vernal grass, cock's foot grass, ryegrass and foxtail grass, are responsible for the pollen count currently being recorded.

In meadow areas, additional exposure from dock and plantain is also possible.

Significant amounts of pollen in the air are now also to be expected near rye fields. Additional exposure may therefore occur near the growing areas. However, as rye pollen is quite large, it is not carried as far by the wind as the pollen of its naturally occurring relatives.

Regionally, people who are sensitive to olive tree pollen may have to expect low concentrations of olive tree pollen in the air.

Linden blossom is causing measurable concentrations at our monitoring stations. As the flowers of this plant are adapted to insect pollination, they are generally quite rare in the air. However, the scent of the blossoms may irritate the airways of sensitive individuals.

The Chinese toon tree, found in nutrient-poor and dry locations (such as railway embankments or wasteland), may already be releasing pollen. This is a neophyte from Asia that is spreading as an invasive plant in temperate or Mediterranean climate zones. Allergic skin reactions have already been documented.

Our air samples also contain increasing levels of fungal spores, which can cause symptoms in people with allergies.

In addition to the pollen types mentioned, the pollen spectrum currently also includes nettles, elderberry, black locust, sour grasses, legumes and cypresses. However, these pose only a very low allergenic risk.