Residents in Beeston should prepare for high pollen levels later this week as warm and sunny weather arrives in Nottinghamshire. According to the Met Office, pollen counts will rise from low levels on Tuesday 28 April to high levels starting Wednesday 29 April, and will remain elevated through Saturday 2 May.
The increase in pollen is being driven by a stretch of warm, sunny conditions across the East Midlands. Temperatures are expected to rise from 15C on Tuesday to a potential 23C by Friday. These warm conditions help stimulate pollen development within catkins, while dry air, with humidity levels dropping as low as 27% on Thursday, allows the pollen to be released more easily into the air.
The UK is currently in the midst of the tree pollen season, which typically runs from late March to mid-May, with oak pollen becoming the dominant type. While grass pollen is the primary trigger for the majority of hay fever sufferers in the UK later in the year, those sensitive to tree pollen may notice worsening symptoms during this current warm spell.
Hay fever affects approximately 20 per cent of the UK population. For those managing allergies, health organisations such as the NHS suggest using antihistamines or nasal sprays, while groups like Allergy UK recommend monitoring local forecasts and limiting time spent outdoors when levels are high.
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