JACKSON, Miss. – The air hangs cool and still across central Mississippi early this Monday morning, dew collecting on lawns under a starlit sky. It’s a picture-perfect start to the week — but a quiet one before the atmosphere stirs again by Tuesday. A light southerly breeze will carry warmer air into the region today, setting the stage for a brief round of showers and a noticeable cool-down to follow.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, Monday stays dry with highs near 78°F and light winds from the southeast. Clouds increase late in the day as a weak front approaches from the west. Showers develop early Tuesday morning, mainly along I-55 and eastward through Rankin and Scott counties. While rain totals remain light, slick roads and low visibility could briefly slow commuters through mid-morning.
Behind the front, drier and cooler air filters in quickly. By Wednesday, skies turn bright blue and humidity drops, bringing the kind of crisp air that feels like fall finally arrived. Afternoon highs dip into the low 70s with overnight lows in the upper 40s — perfect for football practices and evening walks.
Looking ahead, another system may develop by late Friday into Saturday, increasing rain chances again for the weekend. Some long-range models even hint at Mississippi’s first fall freeze potentially approaching before Halloween, especially north of Jackson where early morning lows could flirt with the mid-30s.
For now, it’s safe to enjoy mild sunshine and gentle breezes — a calm prelude to the season’s shifting rhythm and the cooler pattern that’s slowly locking in.
Five-Day Forecast for Jackson, MS:
Mon: 78/56 – Sunny and mild; light south wind.
Tue: 78/48 – AM showers, clearing by afternoon; cooler breeze.
Wed: 73/47 – Sunny and crisp; fall air settles in.
Thu: 79/51 – Mostly sunny; pleasant.
Fri: 80/59 – Increasing clouds; light rain chances late.
