Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

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.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.02 in
Dewpoint	79°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	12 Jul 9:30 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Johnston County

Tonight

Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 103.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday

Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable winds, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent. Heat index values up to 103.

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Wednesday And Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Thursday And Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Friday Night And Saturday

Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 60 percent.