We’re also tracking the wettest time periods over the weekend, plus a push to make a Raleigh intersection safer for pedestrians, and our conversation with Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour about tonight’s do-or-die match-up against the Rangers. Watch WRAL-TV at 5 and search for these and other stories on WRAL.com.

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