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What’s the pollen forecast this year?

Posted on 17 April, 2023 by Met Office Press Office

Spring weather for many people means some warmer weather, April showers and seeing wildlife awaken from a winter slumber. However, for the one-in-five that suffer from hay fever, it can be the start of months of sneezing, watering eyes and … 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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Wet weather could increase pollen count in hay fever season

Posted on 4 May, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

There has been a number of news stories in the press about the impact the recent wet weather could have on the pollen count later in the year. In the Telegraph, Patrick Sachon, Met Office Health Business Manager, said: ‘The wet … Continue reading →

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