Mississippi Weather is surging with warmth this morning, and the air already feels heavy across Jackson as temperatures push toward 79 degrees by afternoon. South southwest winds gust up to 25 mph, rattling signs along I-55 and Highway 49. If you’re heading out late today, keep an eye on the sky. Changes build fast.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, skies stay partly sunny through the day with highs near 79. Winds hold between 5 and 15 mph, occasionally gusting higher. A 40 percent chance of showers develops late, mainly before 4 a.m., as moisture deepens across central Mississippi.
Friday stays warm with a high near 75 and a 20 percent shower chance. By Friday night, rain becomes more likely after midnight, and a thunderstorm could roll through before sunrise Saturday. Rainfall amounts generally stay under a quarter inch, except in heavier cells.
Saturday brings another 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3 p.m. Highs reach 75 before cooler air begins sliding south. By Sunday, sunshine returns but temperatures drop sharply. Highs struggle near 54, and north winds gust to 25 mph.
Sunday night turns brisk with a low near 32. That sets up a classic February flash freeze setup if roads remain damp. Bridges and overpasses across Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties could turn slick by early Monday. Use caution during the morning commute.
Early next week looks dry and milder. Highs climb back to 50 Monday, near 58 Tuesday, and upper 60s by midweek. Longer-range trends hint at above-normal temperatures into late next week, offering early Spring warmth across Mississippi.
Traveling this weekend? Watch radar closely and tell us what conditions you’re seeing near your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Jackson, Mississippi
Today: Partly sunny, high 79.
Friday: Slight shower chance, high 75.
Saturday: Showers likely, high 75.
Sunday: Sunny, high 54.
Monday: Sunny, high 50.
