Tag Archives: grass pollen

What is causing my hay fever?

Posted on 7 July, 2017 by Met Office Press Office

It’s that time of year again when grass pollen is in the air across the UK. For many people this brings all the symptoms of hay fever: runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. The NHS says hay fever is one … Continue reading →

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Very high levels of grass pollen forecast across much of UK

Posted on 12 July, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

As the hot period of weather continues across most of the UK, very high levels of grass pollen are forecast. One in five people suffer from hay fever across the nation. The Met Office pollen forecast shows most parts of … Continue reading →

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High levels of grass pollen forecast

Posted on 19 June, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

With many parts of the UK seeing periods of warmer, drier weather over the next few days, high pollen counts are forecast in places. So far this season, we have seen relatively low pollen counts, due to the unsettled weather … Continue reading →

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Wet weather has increased pollen count

Posted on 28 June, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

In May the Met Office warned that the wet weather we had seen in April was promoting strong grass growth and that this could lead to high grass pollen counts later in the year. Over recent days, observed pollen counts … Continue reading →

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