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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Smithfield, Johnston County Airport (KJNX)

Lat: 35.54° N Lon: 78.39° W Elev: 164 ft.

Overcast

86°F

30°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.85 in
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	3 Aug 5:35 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Johnston County

Tonight

Mostly cloudy this evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms this evening. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph this evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Thursday And Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday And Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the lower 70s.

Saturday And Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Sunday And Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.