Hayfever sufferers warned as high levels of pollen in Portsmouth and Hampshire forecast today

HAYFEVER sufferers in and around Portsmouth are being warned that a high pollen count has been predicted to hit the area today.
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The Met Office has forecast that grass and nettle pollen will be on the rise, and that this could present a higher risk in good weather.

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It also says that South East England may be affected by spores including Leptosphaeria after rainfall and increasing Cladosporium.

The area is expected to see moderate pollen counts tomorrow and Monday, before being hit with a predicted rise on Tuesday.