Jackson, Miss. – Temperatures are set to climb across central Mississippi heading into the weekend, with highs reaching the mid-90s by Saturday under mostly sunny skies. Drivers may encounter patchy fog early this morning, particularly between 7 and 8 a.m., before conditions clear and the heat takes over.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, Thursday will bring a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4 p.m., but rain chances remain low at just 20 percent. The region turns drier by Friday, with calm winds and highs in the mid-90s pushing heat indexes even higher.
Residents in Jackson, Clinton, and Brandon should prepare for sunny afternoons that may push air conditioners to their limits. With humidity near 96 percent early Thursday, heat stress could become a concern for those working outdoors. The Mississippi Department of Transportation advises travelers to stay alert for sudden fog patches during the morning commute.
Looking ahead, the heat continues into early next week, with highs holding steady between 92 and 95 degrees. Only slight chances for scattered showers appear Monday and Tuesday, with a better chance of afternoon storms by midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Jackson, MS:
- Thursday: Patchy fog, 20% chance of storms late, high near 93°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 94°F, mostly clear overnight low near 69°F.
- Saturday: Sunny and hot, high 95°F, partly cloudy overnight.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 94°F, low around 70°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 92°F, slight storm chance at night.
