Jackson, MS – Rainclouds are rolling back into Mississippi, bringing a stretch of steady December showers that could make for slick commutes and minor flooding by late week. The calm, cool air that greeted early risers today will soon give way to gray skies and soaking rain spreading north from the Gulf.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, showers become likely Thursday morning and continue through Friday evening, with rainfall totals between a half inch and an inch possible. Temperatures will stay mild — upper 40s Thursday and near 50°F Friday — but the steady rainfall may still impact travel, especially during peak morning and evening drives.
Drivers are urged to use caution on wet highways, including stretches of I-55, I-20, and Route 49, where ponding water and reduced visibility could develop quickly. Light winds will keep fog potential in play as well, particularly near low-lying and rural areas.
The good news: rain chances taper Saturday, giving way to drier, partly sunny skies Sunday with highs near 56°F. Still, the early-December weather pattern remains active — more systems are poised to sweep through the South next week, bringing another round of possible rain and cooler air.
Five-Day Outlook for Jackson, MS:
- Thursday: Showers likely, high 49°F.
- Friday: Showers continue, high 50°F.
- Saturday: Chance of rain early, high 55°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 58°F.
- Monday: Mostly clear, high 54°F.
