JACKSON, Miss. – Damp streets glisten under early lights this Tuesday morning as showers drift east, leaving behind the smell of wet leaves and a soft coolness in the air. By sunrise, clouds begin thinning across Hinds and Rankin counties, setting up a steady midweek warm-up that could briefly feel like late summer before cooler air edges in by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder may persist through midday Tuesday before clearing skies take hold. Temperatures rise sharply Wednesday through Friday, peaking near 80 to 82 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Winds turn calm midweek, allowing fog patches to form around low-lying roads and bridges—especially near I-20 and Highway 49 during early commutes.
While this stretch looks ideal for outdoor work, leaf cleanup, and late-season planting, residents should also prepare for a quick temperature slide later this month. Forecast models hint at the first fall freeze pattern developing north of Jackson after next week, signaling that the window for garden prep and outdoor maintenance is closing fast.
By late Friday and into Saturday, a weak front approaches from the west, bringing increasing clouds and a 30 to 50 percent chance of scattered showers. The weekend stays mostly mild, but early morning lows near the upper 50s and low 60s will bring back that crisp fall feel. After all, October’s end rarely keeps this kind of warmth around for long.
Five-Day Forecast for Jackson, MS:
Tue: 77/48 – Showers early; gradual clearing, breezy north late.
Wed: 77/46 – Sunny, calm winds; perfect fall day.
Thu: 81/51 – Bright and warm; light southeast breeze.
Fri: 82/59 – Mostly sunny; turning humid by late day.
Sat: 78/60 – Mostly cloudy; chance of scattered showers.
