Forecast

Fungal spores and ragweed are causing problems!

In the second half of the week, it will remain cloudy in Burgenland, but largely dry. The current high levels are due to the two composite flowers, ragweed and mugwort, as well as the still high levels of fungal spores. Around Lake Neusiedl, the reeds have begun to flower, leading to elevated concentrations of grass pollen in the area. There may be some rain on Saturday. Depending on how heavy the rainfall is, it may provide short-term relief for people with pollen allergies. However, those allergic to fungal spores should expect high levels of spore dispersal following the rain. ###updates###

Ragweed flowering is progressing in Burgenland, resulting in high, and locally even very high, pollen levels. Ragweed releases its pollen mainly during the morning hours. In the coming days, westerly to north-westerly winds will prevail. As a result, there is little likelihood of ragweed pollen being carried in from neighbouring countries to the east.

If you spot ragweed populations whilst out and about, you can report the plant via the Ragweed Finder app or at ragweedfinder.at, thereby informing the relevant authorities in the federal states about the presence of this invasive plant.

We have already passed the first peak of the mugwort pollen season. However, moderate to high pollen levels are still possible in the vicinity of large stands. The first flowering specimens of annual mugwort and Katshka mugwort have already been spotted. Both usually reach their peak flowering period in mid-September.

Reed flowering is causing a renewed local increase in grass pollen levels. Pollen from foxtail grasses and plantain can also still be found in the air and may further exacerbate symptoms for allergy sufferers.

Fungal spore levels remain at the high levels typical for late summer.

In addition to the pollen types already mentioned, pollen from stinging nettles, hemp, carnations and cypresses is also currently present in the pollen spectrum. However, these pose only a very low allergenic risk.