Jackson, MS – Fall sunshine continues across central Mississippi this week, keeping skies clear and temperatures warm through Wednesday before a shift toward weekend showers. Residents planning outdoor events or holiday travel can expect mild, calm conditions with highs near 88°F through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, Monday and Tuesday will stay sunny with light northeast winds around 5 mph. Wednesday brings another bright, dry day—ideal for yard work, school parades, and fall decorating before the weather pattern changes.
By Thursday, skies turn partly cloudy, signaling an approaching moisture front that could bring rain by Friday night. A 30 to 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast for Saturday and Sunday, with highs cooling to the low 80s.
Drivers using I-55 and I-20 through Jackson should prepare for slick conditions this weekend if rain develops, especially during Saturday events or market outings. Early risers will continue to see crisp, clear mornings with lows near 58°F through midweek before humidity increases late in the week.
The extended five-day forecast calls for:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 86°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 88°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 88°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 87°F
- Saturday: 40% chance of showers, high 86°F
