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Jackson, MS Halloween Weather Alert: 60% Storm Chance Oct. 31
Jackson, MS – Families across central Mississippi may need backup plans for Halloween as rain and isolated thunderstorms return Saturday, Oct. 31, with precipitation chances reaching 60% during the af
By Wesley Grant · 2026-10-27T11:25:26.801Z
Jackson, MS – Families across central Mississippi may need backup plans for Halloween as rain and isolated thunderstorms return Saturday, Oct. 31, with precipitation chances reaching 60% during the afternoon and evening before additional showers become possible Sunday, Nov. 1.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, warm afternoons and cooler mornings will continue throughout the week, with mostly dry conditions expected until the weekend.
Warm, Dry Weather Through Friday
Tuesday, Oct. 27, will bring partly cloudy skies, with afternoon highs ranging from 78 to 84 degrees and overnight lows between 46 and 55 degrees.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, will feature mostly clear conditions, with temperatures climbing between 79 and 85 degrees.
Thursday, Oct. 29, could bring highs between 80 and 86 degrees, followed by another warm day Friday, Oct. 30.
Friday temperatures are expected to reach 80 to 86 degrees, with overnight lows between 56 and 62 degrees.
Halloween Saturday Brings Rain and Thunderstorms
Saturday, Oct. 31, marks the biggest change in the forecast as showers and isolated thunderstorms become possible across central Mississippi.
The National Weather Service forecasts a 30% to 60% chance of rain during the afternoon and evening.
High temperatures will remain warm, ranging from 78 to 85 degrees, with overnight lows between 57 and 62 degrees.
Families planning trick or treating, Halloween festivals or outdoor gatherings should monitor updated forecasts, particularly for Saturday evening.
The exact timing and coverage of thunderstorms remain uncertain.
Sunday Rain Chances and Time Change
Sunday, Nov. 1, brings additional rain chances, mainly during the morning and early afternoon.
Rain probabilities range from 20% to 40%, with highs between 79 and 86 degrees.
Daylight saving time also ends Sunday morning at 2 a.m., when clocks move back one hour to 1 a.m.
Residents can set their clocks back before going to bed Saturday night.
For updated weather information, visit weather.gov/jan .