Waves of soaking rain are in the forecast for the next several days as a front brings increased scattered showers and storms.

Local leaders are also preparing for the impacts from the rain, with Raleigh officials lowering water levels at Lake Johnson to compensate for the rain.

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Periods of rain and downpours are expected to continue Friday and over the weekend, with the wettest days forecast for Saturday and Sunday. Then, a tropical system could bring more rain our way next week.

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