The UK is set to be hit by a "pollen bomb" thanks to the high temperatures forecast for the week.
Hay fever sufferers will find this week particularly difficult for their symptoms with the pollen count expected to be very high.
The Met Office’s pollen forecast for the next five days shows the pollen count will be very high in most areas of England.
The pollen count will be very high for the whole on England on Wednesday, June 24, as temperatures reach around 38C in certain parts of the country.
What is causing the pollen bomb?
With temperatures set to reach over 30C on several days this week, the Met Office is predicting the pollen count to be very high.
This is due to the hot temperatures causing trees and grass to release large amounts of pollen into the air.
The Met Office said: “Hay fever symptoms usually appear when the pollen count, which is a measure of the number of grains of pollen in one cubic metre of air, exceeds 50.
“The weather conditions affect how much pollen is released and spread around.
“On humid and windy days, pollen spreads easily but on rainy days, pollen can be cleared from the air.
“On sunny days, the pollen count is highest in the early evening and that's when you are most likely to suffer from hay fever symptoms.”
Northern Ireland and Scotland will also be affected by the pollen bomb with the pollen count forecast to be high or medium throughout the week.
Tomorrow (Tuesday, June 23) will be bad for hay fever sufferers in Northern Ireland with the pollen count set to be very high.
Those living in the northern-most parts of Scotland will be able to avoid the pollen bomb with a low pollen count forecast.
The NHS has released advice on how to treat your hay fever symptoms including keeping windows and doors closed and showering and changing your clothes after spending time outside.
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You can also use Vaseline around your nose to trap pollen or take antihistamines to ease your symptoms.
If your hay fever symptoms are getting worse or not improving after taking medicines from the pharmacy, you should see your GP.
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