Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54°NLon: 78.39°WElev: 164ft.

Partly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Mar 12:16 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Wendell NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, mainly after 8am.  High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Wendell NC
 35.74°N 78.32°W (Elev. 348 ft)
6:51 am EDT Mar 9, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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