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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed N 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 26 Jan 9:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport NC

Cold Weather Advisory until January 27, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory until January 27, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 15 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 10. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 15. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind.

    Low: 19 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as 5. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 10. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 15. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Smithfield, Johnston County Airport NC
 35.54°N 78.38°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 pm EST Jan 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EST Jan 26, 2026-6pm EST Feb 2, 2026
 
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