Severe storms with tornadoes, damaging straight-line winds, and large hail expected to impact Central North Carolina on Monday!
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)
Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.
Mostly Cloudy
66°F
19°C
| Humidity | 83% |
| Wind Speed | SW 13 G 20 mph |
| Barometer | 29.75 in |
| Dewpoint | 61°F (16°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 16 Mar 5:55 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Smithfield, Johnston County Airport NC
Today
High: 75 °F
Showers then
Severe
ThunderstormsTonight
Low: 31 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
ClearTuesday
High: 52 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 48 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 61 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 75. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 31. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Smithfield, Johnston County Airport NC
35.54°N 78.38°W (Elev. 200 ft)
35.54°N 78.38°W (Elev. 200 ft)
2:19 am EDT Mar 16, 2026
6am EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
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