Motorists have been warned that thunder fever could be set to strike the UK with high pollen levels and hot weather being followed by storms triggering severe hay fever symptoms. The scorching weather is already causing issues for drivers that could result in fines or penalty points – adding to the mounting cost of living expenses.
Now experts warn that this week's thunderstorms following unusually hot weather and high pollen counts could cause asthmatic symptoms potentially costing motorists thousands. Medical experts talk about ‘thunder fever’ – a rare weather phenomenon that makes hay fever (and asthma) much worse with a combination of thunderstorms and elevated pollen counts across the country.
It happens when moisture and lightning brought by the storm shatter pollen typically too large to enter the lungs into tiny pieces. With pollen high right across the UK this week and thunderstorms forecast, Quotezone.co.uk are warning drivers to be aware of the potential dangers.
