Lake Helen Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Lake Helen is high; ragweed is high; grass, mugwort, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) grass remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, ragweed declining, mugwort no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 24/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 18/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 55/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 21/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 19/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 33/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 22/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Lake Helen is surrounded mainly by woodland, with some open grassland. The damp ground beside running water nearby supports trees, shrubs and reeds, adding to local pollen. Oak stands out as the main allergenic tree nearby. Grass pollen is plentiful, while pigweed leads among the weeds. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.
Oak leads the season in early spring, as temperatures climb to around 20°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Then come the grasses, strongest in early spring and fading by mid-fall. Later, pigweed keeps weed pollen in the air from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather from midsummer into early winter also raises mold spore levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Florida
Is pollen high in Lake Helen right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Lake Helen are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Lake Helen tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Lake Helen will be different from today, with grass at low levels and ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Lake Helen this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Lake Helen?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Lake Helen. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Lake Helen?
How often is the Lake Helen pollen forecast updated?
The Lake Helen pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Lake Helen come from nearby or far away?
Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.
Are pollen levels in Lake Helen based on measurements or forecasts?
Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.
Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Lake Helen, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.
This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.
Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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