Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 10 Mar 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Willow Spring NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind becoming southwest 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  High near 73. West wind 11 to 17 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind becoming southwest 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Showers. High near 73. West wind 11 to 17 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Willow Spring NC
 35.52°N 78.61°W (Elev. 249 ft)
3:04 pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
3pm EDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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