The Met Office is urging hay fever suffers to be cautious this week as 'very high' pollen levels are expected across the UK this week. 

It comes after many places across the country were met with strong wind and wet weather last week. 

But now with the sun out and a heatwave expected for much of the upcoming week, pollen levels are set to be very high for the next week. 

Conditions are expected to continue until Friday, June 17 with pollen levels continuing to be high for a while after. 

Met Office warns of Very High Pollen Levels

The very high levels of pollen will affect much of the country with all parts of Wales, South East and West England, Midlands and much of Yorkshire all expected to have the high levels. 

According to the Met Office, they say: "Grass and nettle pollen risk will rise substantially in warm weather. Spores: Cladosporium in warm, dry weather."

In a tweet shared by the weather forecaster, they said: "Pollen counts remain very high across England and Wales this week, but lower values are expected for parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland."

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How to reduce Hayfever symptoms:

Keep windows and doors closed

As the weather gets warmer, you might be tempted to open a window or a door to let some fresh air in, however, this gives pollen an easy way into your home.

Increase light cleaning

Regularly dusting your blinds can help you out during pollen season.

Stay on top of laundry

You can reduce trapped pollen sticking to your bedding by washing it once a week and by washing your clothes when you’ve been outside.

Remove pollen from your skin

It's important that you cleanse your skin to clean the pollen off your skin.