Jackson, MS – Residents across Mississippi can expect several more days of dry, warm weather before rain and thunderstorms return this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, daytime highs through Friday will reach the upper 80s to low 90s, with nighttime lows between the upper 50s and mid-60s. The pattern shifts late Saturday into Sunday, when storm chances climb to 30–60% across much of the region.
Forecasters said some storms could become severe, with the northwest Delta region facing a greater than 15% risk of organized severe weather. Timing for the system runs from late Saturday through midday Sunday, and the exact impacts remain uncertain as the storm system is still several days away.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts throughout the week, as details on rainfall totals, lightning risk, and wind potential will become clearer closer to the weekend.
Weekend temperatures are expected to cool slightly, with highs ranging from 82°F to 90°F on Saturday and 76°F to 86°F on Sunday. Overnight lows will dip into the 50s by the end of the weekend.
