Forecast

Showers can temporarily halt pollen dispersal!

Thursday and Friday will bring overcast, wet weather to Burgenland, with repeated rain showers, a brisk north-westerly wind and temperatures of just 16 to 22 degrees. From Saturday onwards, the sun will increasingly break through, and with maximum temperatures of 19 to 26 degrees, pollen levels will also rise rapidly again. Ragweed remains the main allergen in Burgenland.

Ragweed pollen is highly allergenic and can trigger significant allergic reactions even in the smallest quantities. As winds from the north and west are expected to prevail over the coming days, long-distance transport from eastern and south-eastern Europe is not anticipated for the time being. Nevertheless, local ragweed populations in Burgenland are causing high pollen levels on dry, sunny days.

Common mugwort has also largely finished flowering in Burgenland; significant levels are limited to the immediate vicinity of large stands. However, as annual mugwort and Kamchatka mugwort are beginning to flower in isolated cases, a second peak in pollen levels is possible as the week progresses. Cross-reactions with ragweed are possible.

People with grass pollen allergies may experience symptoms again as reed flowering begins, particularly near the extensive reed beds around Lake Neusiedl.

Fungal spore levels are slowly falling to moderate levels. Those affected should, where possible, limit their time outdoors immediately after rain.

Pollen from stinging nettles, amaranths and plantains continues to be present in the pollen spectrum. However, these pose only a low allergenic risk.