Jackson, Mississippi – Mississippi sunshine is pushing Jackson toward 95 degrees today, but Sunday’s 105-degree heat index brings the sharper concern.
According to the National Weather Service, Jackson reaches 95 today with heat index values as high as 98. Hawkins Field reported 80 degrees around 8:53 a.m.
The air stays mostly calm today before temperatures ease toward 72 during the early morning hours.
Sunday brings another 95-degree high. However, humidity could drive the heat index to 105 degrees.
A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms develops mainly between 3 and 4 p.m. Sunday. That creates a narrow window for rapidly changing conditions.
Keep outdoor plans flexible. Anyone working outside should schedule frequent water and cooling breaks before peak afternoon heating.
Monday stays mostly sunny near 95 degrees. A 20% thunderstorm chance develops after 1 p.m.
Tuesday reaches 96 degrees with another 20% storm chance after 1 p.m. Wednesday repeats that pattern near 96.
Drivers along I-55, I-20 and I-220 should prepare for intense roadside heat. Keep water available and check vehicle cooling systems before longer trips.
Storms could briefly produce wet pavement and reduced visibility where they develop. The supplied NWS information does not identify a tornado threat for Jackson.
No snow, ice or near-freezing temperatures appear anywhere in the outlook. Flash freezing is not a concern under these conditions.
The heat extends beyond Wednesday. Thursday reaches about 97 degrees, with a 20% chance of thunderstorms.
Friday could approach 98 degrees while retaining another 20% storm chance.
For now, the developing story is persistence. Jackson faces repeated mid-90s afternoons with only limited cooling during the early morning hours.
Watch for updated weather alerts as storm timing becomes clearer. How hot is it feeling in your Jackson neighborhood today?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Jackson, Mississippi
- Today: Sunny, high 95°F. Heat index up to 98°F.
- Sunday: High 95°F. Heat index up to 105°F. 30% afternoon storm chance.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 95°F. 20% storm chance after 1 p.m.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 96°F. 20% storm chance after 1 p.m.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 96°F. 20% storm chance after 1 p.m.
