Jackson, MS – A noticeable temperature swing is underway across Mississippi, with cool mornings giving way to a steady warm-up that will push highs into the mid-80s by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, cooler conditions will hold through Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs generally in the mid to upper 70s across cities like Jackson, Meridian, and Vicksburg. Morning lows in the 40s and low 50s will keep early commutes feeling crisp through midweek.
By Thursday afternoon, temperatures begin climbing more aggressively, with highs reaching the low 80s statewide. The warming trend accelerates into Friday and Saturday, when much of central and southern Mississippi, including Hattiesburg and Natchez, will see highs between 84°F and 86°F.
Northern areas such as Greenwood and Greenville will follow a similar trend, rising from the upper 70s early in the week to the mid-80s by the weekend.
Dry conditions are expected to persist throughout this stretch, allowing for consistent warming and increased outdoor activity across the state.
Residents should prepare for cooler mornings and significantly warmer afternoons later this week. The warming trend is expected to hold into the weekend, with additional updates possible if conditions shift.
