Mississippi’s air already feels more like April than February, with a humid breeze brushing across Jackson streets this morning. Temperatures are sitting in the lower 60s after daybreak and will surge toward 72 degrees by afternoon. Clouds hang overhead, and a few light showers may brush parts of the metro before skies partially clear.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, only a 20 percent chance of showers lingers early, with mostly cloudy skies and southwest winds around 5 to 10 mph. Conditions turn calmer tonight with lows near 45, setting up a bright and mild Thursday near 69.
The warming trend strengthens Friday as highs climb to 72 under partly sunny skies. That warmth is running well above mid-February averages and signals a developing warm front across the Deep South.
Valentine’s Weekend turns unsettled. Showers develop Saturday, with rain becoming likely after midday. Highs reach 74 before steadier rain moves in Saturday night. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall, and precipitation chances reach 100 percent. Ponding water may slow traffic along I-55, I-20, and U.S. 49. Plan extra time if traveling Saturday evening.
Rain and thunderstorms continue into Sunday before gradual improvement. Highs settle near 70. Early next week stays mild, with upper 60s to low 70s holding in place. Long-range trends point to temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above average into late next week, reinforcing this February thaw pattern.
Five Day Outlook for Jackson, Mississippi:
Today: Slight chance of showers, high near 72.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low around 45.
Thursday: Sunny, high near 69.
Friday: Partly sunny, high near 72.
Saturday: Showers likely, high near 74.
