Tag Archives: hay fever

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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The Met Office Pollen Forecast goes live

Posted on 25 March, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

Different types of pollen, released at varying times throughout the year, cause millions to suffer from hay fever and other allergies and these symptoms can have a serious impact on well-being. The Met Office counts pollen from March to August, however, pollen … 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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High pollen count forecast this week

Posted on 4 June, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

The cold and unsettled weather that the UK saw this spring has lead to relatively low pollen counts so far this season. However, with fine and warm weather expected during the rest of the first week of June, high pollen counts … Continue reading →

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How is the weather affecting pollen?

Posted on 17 July, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

The weather has been very unsettled during June and the start of July, and this has been reflected in the pollen counts. As we predicted back in May, there have been some very high counts, but there have also been some … Continue reading →

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Pollen forecasts bring help to Hay Fever sufferers

Posted on 20 May, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

Different types of pollen are released throughout the year which can generate hay fever and other allergies. These symptoms can have a serious impact on the well-being of some people. Pollen season The pollen count season is normally March to … Continue reading →

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Met Office in the Media: 26th April 2011

Posted on 26 April, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

As we head back to work the Met Office can confirm that we have had the hottest Easter in recent history. The hottest place over the weekend was Wisley in Surrey where the Met Office recorded a high of 27.8 … Continue reading →

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New pollen forecasts available online

Posted on 20 April, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

Pollen forecasts are now available on the Met Office website for the millions of sufferers of hay fever across the UK. The forecasts will use our latest weather forecast information and combine this with pollen readings from across the UK. … Continue reading →

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