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Triangle Area Faces Flooding Risks as Severe Storms Approach
26 Sep
Summary
- WRAL meteorologists forecast several days of rain starting Thursday
- Isolated flooding expected in parts of the area
- Local leaders preparing by lowering water levels at Lake Johnson
According to WRAL meteorologists, the Triangle area is bracing for several days of heavy rainfall starting this Thursday, September 26th. The forecasted rain could lead to isolated flooding in parts of the region.
On Thursday, isolated showers are expected to become more widespread in the evening as a cold front approaches. There is a Level 1 risk for severe weather, with the main threat being damaging wind gusts. Local leaders are preparing for the impacts, with Raleigh officials lowering water levels at Lake Johnson to compensate for the rain.
The wet weather is expected to continue through Friday and over the weekend, with the heaviest rain forecast for Saturday and Sunday. Periods of rain and downpours are likely, and there is a possibility of a tropical system bringing additional rainfall next week.
