JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi air hangs heavy and still this morning, with a blanket of fog rolling through low-lying areas along I-55 and the Pearl River. Streetlights flicker through the mist, and drivers heading toward Jackson should plan for reduced visibility through mid-morning before the fog lifts under bright sunshine.
After a calm start, a noticeable warm-up will carry through Thursday and Friday. Highs will climb into the upper 70s and low 80s, with light south winds returning to feed more humidity into central Mississippi. The extra moisture will set the stage for a round of weekend showers and a few possible thunderstorms — the kind that mark the region’s fall transition when summer warmth battles incoming cold fronts.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, Thursday and Friday will stay mostly dry, though patchy morning fog could reappear Friday. The real change arrives late Saturday as scattered showers develop, becoming more widespread Sunday. While severe storms aren’t expected yet, brief downpours could impact outdoor plans, especially around the Jackson metro, Clinton, and Brandon.
For now, it’s a good stretch to finish yard cleanup, enjoy outdoor festivals, or prep for Halloween displays before soggy weather settles in. To be fair, the warm spell may feel more like late September than late October — but models hint at a cooler push early next week, possibly signaling Mississippi’s first real taste of fall chill.
Five-Day Outlook for Jackson, MS:
Wed: 76/48 – Fog early, then sunny and mild.
Thu: 80/50 – Bright and warm.
Fri: 82/58 – Mostly sunny; calm breeze.
Sat: 79/59 – Cloudy; chance of evening showers.
Sun: 71/60 – Rain likely; isolated thunder possible.
