Residents of Wellingborough should prepare for high pollen levels today, 27 April 2026, as the Met Office has issued a high alert for the region. Hay fever sufferers may experience increased symptoms due to a combination of moderate birch pollen and high levels of oak pollen currently in the air.
This spike is part of the typical tree pollen season, which runs from late March to mid-May. Conditions across the East Midlands are contributing to the high count, as warm and dry weather allows pollen to develop and disperse more easily without rain to clear it from the air.
While the pollen levels in the East Midlands are expected to drop to low on Tuesday, they are forecast to rise back to high and moderate levels through the remainder of the week. Temperatures in Wellingborough are expected to rise from 20°C today to 21°C by Friday and Saturday, with sunny conditions likely to dominate the middle and latter parts of the week.
To help manage symptoms, the National Health Service and the Met Office suggest several measures. Sufferers are encouraged to take antihistamines, keep windows closed at home, and wear sunglasses when outdoors. It is also recommended to apply a small amount of Vaseline around the nostrils to trap pollen and to limit time spent outside, particularly during the afternoon when pollen levels typically reach their peak.
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