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Central Mississippi Weather: Thunderstorms Possible This Weekend Oct 31-Nov 1
JACKSON, MS – Showers and thunderstorms are expected to return to the Jackson area this weekend, with rain chances climbing to 60% Saturday night and continuing Sunday. Residents across central Missis
By Avery Collins · 2026-10-30T10:04:32.241Z
JACKSON, MS – Showers and thunderstorms are expected to return to the Jackson area this weekend, with rain chances climbing to 60% Saturday night and continuing Sunday. Residents across central Mississippi should prepare for potentially wet Halloween weekend conditions and changing travel weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, Friday, Oct. 30, will bring increasing clouds and a high near 82 degrees before rain chances develop Saturday afternoon.
Saturday Brings Increasing Thunderstorm Chances Saturday, Oct. 31, begins mostly cloudy, with temperatures reaching approximately 81 degrees.
A 40% chance of showers develops between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m.
East winds near 5 mph are expected during the day.
Rain becomes more likely Saturday night, with precipitation chances increasing to 60%.
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are forecast, with overnight temperatures falling to approximately 64 degrees.
Rainfall amounts between one tenth and one quarter of an inch are possible, with higher totals in thunderstorms.
Sunday Rain Chances Remain Elevated Sunday, Nov. 1, brings another 60% chance of precipitation, with showers likely and a possible thunderstorm before 10 a.m.
Additional showers and thunderstorms may develop after 1 p.m.
Temperatures are expected to reach approximately 77 degrees, about 5 degrees cooler than Friday.
New rainfall amounts are forecast to remain below one tenth of an inch, except where thunderstorms produce heavier precipitation.
Wet pavement and reduced visibility could affect drivers traveling Interstate 20, Interstate 55 and other roads throughout the Jackson metropolitan area.
More Rain Possible Next Week Monday brings improving conditions, with partly sunny skies and a high near 81 degrees.
However, another 50% chance of showers develops Tuesday, followed by a 60% chance of precipitation Tuesday night.
Thunderstorms are also possible Tuesday night before rain chances gradually decrease Wednesday.
Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts as weekend conditions develop.