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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 4:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Clayton NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Monday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Clayton NC
 35.7°N 78.39°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
2:16 am EDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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