Pollen count is on the rise! What's making the season last longer?

Pollen counts are on the rise, you might have seen plenty of it sticking on surfaces outside in North Carolina. It's only going to get worse, and it's likely to stick around longer this season too.

WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell and digital producer Jaylin Jones talk through why it's hitting so hard.

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