Tag Archives: Pollen

Slow start to pollen season

Posted on 25 May, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Although the pollen season has had a slow start, levels are starting to increase following the settled weather the UK has seen over the last week. Our pollen forecast, sponsored by Benadryl, uses our latest weather forecast information and combine … 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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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: 27 April 2011

Posted on 27 April, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

The Daily Express reports in ‘Drivers warned as pollen cloud menace heads for UK‘ about an increased risk of Birch pollen heading toward the UK from the continent as northeasterly winds set in across the UK.  Birch pollen is also … 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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