Met Office Warns of Elevated Pollen Levels
The Met Office has issued alerts for 'very high' pollen levels across parts of England and Wales over the next five days, with three regions under the highest warning. An additional eight regions are under a 'high' pollen alert. The warnings come as more than 10 million Brits suffer from hay fever, with grass pollen expected to be the dominant allergen.
Pollen Forecast Details
According to the Met Office, pollen levels will 'remain elevated' across much of England and Wales for the next five days. Grass pollen will continue to be the primary concern, though some weed pollen will also be present. On Thursday, July 2, a 'very high' alert was issued for grass and weed pollen in London and South East England. Eight other regions, including North West England, received 'high' alerts.
Friday, July 3, is expected to see the highest pollen levels of the period, with 'very high' alerts across the East of England, East Midlands, London and South East England. The Met Office warns of very high grass pollen and high weed pollen in London and South East England, while East of England and East Midlands will experience high grass pollen and moderate weed pollen.
Weekend Outlook
Pollen levels are forecast to 'ease slightly' on Saturday, July 4, with the Met Office reducing 'very high' alerts to 'high' across the country. However, levels will remain consistent over the weekend in western and southern regions, including Wales, the Midlands, the southwest, the southeast, and Yorkshire and the Humber. A 'high' alert remains in place for these areas on Sunday, July 5.
Northern areas of the UK will generally experience lower pollen levels, particularly towards the start of next week.
List of Alerts
Friday, July 3
Very high (red) alerts: East Midlands, East of England, London and South East England.
High (amber) alerts: Grampian, North East England, Yorkshire and Humber, North West England, West Midlands, Wales, South West England.
Saturday, July 4
High (amber) alerts: Yorkshire and Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South West England, London and South East England.
Sunday, July 5
High (amber) alerts: Yorkshire and Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales, East of England, South West England, London and South East England.
