Jackson, Miss. – Drivers and outdoor workers across central Mississippi face sweltering afternoons this weekend, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s and heat index values pushing close to 100°.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, Friday will top out near 93°F before building into a hotter stretch Saturday through Monday, when highs reach 94–95°F under sunny skies. Light winds will provide little relief, and evenings will only cool into the upper 60s and low 70s.
The heat will be felt across Hinds, Rankin, and Madison counties, where clear skies and calm winds will keep conditions dry but uncomfortable. Outdoor events in Jackson, Clinton, and Flowood are expected to continue without storm disruption, though residents are urged to stay hydrated and limit strenuous activity during peak afternoon hours.
Conditions stay hot and mostly clear through Tuesday, before a slight change arrives by Wednesday when scattered showers and thunderstorms could bring temporary relief. Until then, central Mississippi remains locked in a summer heat stretch with minimal breaks from the sun.
Five Day Forecast for Jackson, MS:
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 94°, low around 71°.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 95°, low around 69°.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 94°, low around 69°.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 91°, low around 68°.
- Wednesday: 20% chance of storms, high near 87°, low around 65°.
