ALERT: Met Office Pollen Forecast Service Returns Tomorrow

The Met Office’s 5-day pollen forecast for the whole of the UK resumes tomorrow as the spring pollen season begins.

After a winter break, the Met Office pollen forecast service is returning tomorrow, 19 March, providing Kent residents with essential information as the pollen season gets underway. The new Met Office pollen model will deliver forecasts up to five days in advance across the entire UK, helping those affected by allergies plan their week accordingly.

Tree pollen levels are already elevated across much of southern England, with very high concentrations reported in London and high levels across areas including Birmingham, Brighton and Derby. Warmer than usual temperatures this week have encouraged plants and trees to release pollen earlier than typical, creating challenging conditions for hay fever sufferers throughout the south east.

Kent residents can expect the daily pollen forecasts to provide specific information about pollen types, concentration levels and how they may affect the region over the coming days. This will allow those prone to hay fever, asthma and other pollen-related allergies to take preventative measures, such as adjusting outdoor activities and taking appropriate medication.

The return of the forecast service comes as spring weather patterns become increasingly settled, with temperatures expected to rise further into next week. This combination of warmth and increasing daylight will likely sustain high pollen levels throughout March and into early spring.