Jackson, MS – A cold front is moving through central Mississippi this evening, bringing scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms to the Jackson metro area and surrounding communities.
According to the US National Weather Service in Jackson, rain will remain mostly light for much of the region, though some areas in southern Mississippi could see localized heavier downpours overnight. The system is expected to continue pushing across cities including Vicksburg, Meridian, and Hattiesburg through late tonight.
The biggest shift comes with temperatures. Much cooler air is moving in behind the front, with readings already falling into the 50s across parts of north Mississippi and Arkansas as of Saturday evening. In Jackson and nearby areas, overnight lows are expected to drop into the upper 40s to around 50 degrees by early Monday morning.
Rainfall totals are generally expected to stay light, with most areas seeing under a quarter inch. However, brief heavier pockets may develop, especially south of Interstate 20. No widespread severe weather is expected at this time, though isolated thunder cannot be ruled out.
Drivers should remain alert for wet roads during overnight and early morning travel, particularly on major routes like I-20 and I-55, where reduced visibility and slick spots could develop during periods of rainfall.
Conditions are expected to improve gradually after sunrise Monday as the system exits the region, leaving behind cooler and drier air to start the week.
Have you noticed the temperature drop yet in your area? How are road conditions during your commute?
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