Mississippi starts the morning warm and breezy as dark clouds build west of Jackson and showers edge closer to the metro. The air feels heavy for February, and pavement along I-55 and I-20 is turning damp as scattered showers develop late this morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a 20% chance of showers increases sharply after midday, with highs near 74 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms become more numerous into tonight, with rain chances reaching 100%. Southeast winds strengthen to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts between a half inch and one inch are possible through Sunday.
Storms may produce brief downpours and isolated gusty winds before daybreak Sunday. Visibility could drop quickly during heavier cells. Drivers should slow down on Highway 49 and the Stack interchange, where ponding often develops. Keep phones charged in case warnings are issued.
By Sunday afternoon, rain gradually tapers with highs near 68. Skies turn mostly cloudy Sunday night with lows around 50. Washington’s Birthday brings sunshine and a high near 68, signaling the start of a warmer President’s Day week. Tuesday climbs to 73, and Wednesday pushes near 78 with a mix of sun and clouds. That’s 10 to 20 degrees above average for mid-February, reinforcing the broader warming trend across the South.
More scattered showers return late week, but no cold snap is in sight. Traveling Sunday? Let us know how conditions look in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Jackson, Mississippi:
Sunday: Showers and storms early, high 68.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 68.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 73.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 78.
Thursday: Partly sunny, high 81.
