Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains
A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)
Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.
Fair
45°F
7°C
| Humidity | 81% |
| Wind Speed | SW 6 mph |
| Barometer | 29.59 in |
| Dewpoint | 39°F (4°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 42°F (6°C) |
| Last update | 14 Jan 10:35 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
6 Miles SSE Middlesex NC
Tonight
Low: 32 °F
Cloudy
Thursday
High: 41 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 20 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 45 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 58 °F
Slight Chance
RainSaturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 40 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values as low as 20 early. Light west wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Middlesex NC
35.7°N 78.19°W (Elev. 200 ft)
35.7°N 78.19°W (Elev. 200 ft)
6:05 pm EST Jan 14, 2026
10pm EST Jan 14, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
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