JACKSON, Miss. – Storms could disrupt plans in central Mississippi Saturday as showers and thunderstorms move through by midafternoon, followed by a stretch of hot, mostly clear days into next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, rain chances rise to 60% Saturday, with scattered storms likely before 3 p.m. Temperatures will hold near 84 degrees with west winds at 5 to 10 mph before shifting north. Rainfall totals should stay under a quarter inch, except in heavier downpours.
Sunday brings a noticeable change, with sunny skies and a high near 84. Winds may gust up to 20 mph, but drier conditions will dominate. The warmup builds quickly, with highs reaching 85 Monday and climbing to near 90 by Tuesday. Nights will stay comfortable, with lows dipping into the 60s.
Residents in Jackson, Clinton, and surrounding Rankin and Madison counties should plan around Saturday’s storms but expect improving weather for outdoor events Sunday and beyond.
The NWS advises keeping travel flexible Saturday, especially for those on highways west of Jackson, where storms may develop first. Sunshine takes over most of next week, and temperatures are expected to top 90 by Wednesday.
Five Day Forecast for Jackson, MS
- Saturday: Showers and storms likely before 3 p.m., high near 84.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 84. Gusts up to 20 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 85.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 90.
- Wednesday: Clear, high near 91.
