Photo by Luke Horton A pine “pollen cone” from a tree in Lincoln County. The male pine cone contains scales with pollen sacks. They are responsible for much of the yellow powder covering just about everything outside. The pollen forecast for today is a bit lower at 8.1 (medium-high) due to a chance of rain and storms.

Photo by Luke Horton The male pine cone contains scales with pollen sacks. They are responsible for much of the yellow powder covering just about everything outside. Pollen accumulates on a Brookhaven pond Wednesday. The pollen forecast for today is a bit lower at 8.1 (medium-high) due to a chance of rain and storms.