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

3 Miles SSW Garner NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  High near 72. West wind 13 to 16 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: 72 °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
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °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 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Showers. High near 72. West wind 13 to 16 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 61.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Garner NC
 35.66°N 78.64°W (Elev. 299 ft)
3:04 pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
3pm EDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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