JACKSON, Miss. – Storms are expected to rumble across central Mississippi through Monday night, bringing periods of rain, thunder, and gusty winds before calmer weather settles in midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, scattered showers will continue overnight with a 30 percent chance of rain and lows near 73°F. Thunderstorms become more likely Monday afternoon and evening, with a 50 percent chance of precipitation and highs near 86°F. Winds from the east-southeast could gust up to 20 mph.
Localized downpours may cause brief ponding on roads in Hinds, Rankin, and Madison counties. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously during heavy rain and avoid flooded intersections.
By Tuesday, only isolated showers are expected, with highs near 88°F. Conditions turn drier and sunnier by Wednesday as high pressure builds, bringing calm, breezy weather through the end of the week.
Sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s will return by Thursday and Friday, with clear nights and lows dipping into the 60s.
Five-Day Forecast for Jackson, Mississippi
- Monday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, high 86°F, low 71°F.
- Tuesday: Isolated storms early, mostly sunny later, high 88°F, low 69°F.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 86°F, low 65°F.
- Thursday: Sunny and warm, high 84°F, low 65°F.
- Friday: Clear and mild, high 84°F, low 60°F.
