Jackson, MS – A rare G3–G4 geomagnetic storm could make the northern lights visible as far south as Mississippi tonight, thanks to unusually strong solar activity and clear skies across much of the state.
According to the US National Weather Service Jackson, dry and partly cloudy conditions will prevail through the night, with lows in the mid-40s to mid-50s, offering potentially good visibility for the aurora in darker, rural areas. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center says the ongoing storm has already produced auroras visible across parts of the Deep South, with peak viewing expected between 9 p.m. and midnight.
The warm stretch continues through the weekend, with daytime highs ranging from the low 70s to low 80s — about 5 to 10 degrees above normal for mid-November. Friday and Saturday are forecast to be mostly sunny and dry, ideal for outdoor plans before cooler, more unsettled weather returns early next week.
For the best chance to see the aurora, look toward the northern horizon in a dark area, away from city lights. Even faint glows or color streaks may be visible during the peak of geomagnetic activity.
