Mississippi Weather Alert: Sunny Fall Weekend Ahead Through Columbus Day Holiday

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JACKSON, Miss. – A stretch of golden fall sunshine is locked in across central Mississippi, setting up a nearly flawless Columbus Day weekend for travel, football, and outdoor celebrations. Morning temperatures are mild now, but the warming trend will push highs close to 90 degrees by Monday — unusually warm for mid-October.

According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, the region will stay dry and mostly cloud-free through at least Wednesday. Light northeast winds will keep humidity levels comfortable while reinforcing the calm, pleasant pattern. Drivers using I-55 and I-20 can expect clear conditions and excellent visibility through early next week, ideal for holiday travel.

Forecasters say the warmth will hold steady with only minor day-to-day changes. Highs will run in the upper 80s from Sunday through midweek before slightly cooler air filters in late Thursday. Early risers may notice a touch of fall crispness each morning with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s.

This pattern favors outdoor events, leaf viewing, and pumpkin patch trips across Hinds, Rankin, and Madison Counties. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated during midday hours and continue watering new fall plantings as rainfall remains scarce.

By next weekend, models hint at a modest cool-down, though no frost or freeze appears likely yet for the Jackson metro. Still, gardeners should stay alert for quick swings later in October as deeper fall air begins to settle across the South.


Five-Day Forecast for Jackson, MS:
Sat: 84/54 – Sunny, light breeze; great for outdoor plans.
Sun: 85/54 – Bright skies, calm winds; continued warm stretch.
Mon (Columbus Day): 88/58 – Sunny and hot for October; ideal for travel and parades.
Tue: 87/61 – Mostly sunny; light northeast breeze, pleasant.
Wed: 88/62 – Warm, dry; slight cooling trend expected late week.

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