One product issued by NWS for: Smithfield NC
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Raleigh NC 454 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 NCZ026>028-039>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-130900- Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly- Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke- Cumberland-Sampson- 454 AM EDT Thu Mar 12 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. There is a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) risk of strong to severe storms Thursday morning through late Thursday afternoon ahead of a strong cold front. The main hazard is locally damaging winds, although isolated hail will also be possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed. $$