Jackson, MS – The air hangs thick over Mississippi this morning, wrapped in a blanket of dense fog that blurs headlights and softens horizons. The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 a.m. for much of central and southern Mississippi, including Jackson, Vicksburg, and Hattiesburg, with visibility dropping to less than a quarter-mile in some areas.
Drivers are urged to slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra space between vehicles. The fog should lift by midmorning, revealing mild, humid air that feels more like late spring than late November.
According to the National Weather Service, skies will clear later today and stay mostly sunny through Sunday, with highs climbing near 80°F — unusually warm for the week before Thanksgiving. The calm won’t last long. By Monday night, clouds will thicken again, and rain chances rise to 70% by early Tuesday. Some thunderstorms are possible as moisture surges north from the Gulf, potentially affecting early-week travel across I-55 and I-20.
By Thanksgiving Day, cooler air filters in with highs near 70°F and mostly clear skies — ideal for gatherings or outdoor plans. However, national models show a stronger cold front sweeping across the country late week, bringing below-normal temperatures and the potential for heavy snow farther north from November 25 through early December.
Five-Day Outlook (Jackson, MS)
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 70°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 75°F
- Tuesday: Rain likely, high 76°F
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, high 78°F
- Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, high 71°F
