Storms and Heavy Rain From the Southeast to the East Coast; Strong Winter Storm in Alaska

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms will continue through Thursday along the Southeast Coast through the Carolinas. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to flash, urban and small stream flooding. A strong winter storm will bring blizzard conditions to the Arctic coastline in Alaska through Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 28 Mar 5:40 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

West Smithfield NC

Flood Watch until March 28, 08:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch until March 28, 08:00pm

    NOW until
    8:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 51. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Heavy Rain

    Low: 51 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain.  High near 57. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Heavy Rain

    High: 57 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Gradual
    Clearing

    Low: 38 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 68 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 45 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    Sunny

    High: 76 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 54 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    Sunny

    High: 81 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 51. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 57. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
West Smithfield NC
 35.54°N 78.36°W (Elev. 190 ft)
4:31 am EDT Mar 28, 2024
5am EDT Mar 28, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 3, 2024
 
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