Jackson experienced a record-breaking high temperature on Thursday, surpassing the 1899 mark of 91°F by reaching 92°F in the afternoon. The evening brought some relief as temperatures dropped to the mid and low 60s, accompanied by increasing cloud cover across the region.
Friday’s Forecast: Warm but Less Cloudy
On Friday, skies will gradually clear throughout the day, leading to highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. The day will remain warm and humid, but a noticeable decrease in clouds will make for clearer afternoon skies.
Weekend Weather: Storms and Strong Winds Expected
By Saturday, temperatures will hover in the mid to upper 80s as clouds increase again ahead of a strong cold front. This front is expected to move through Saturday night, with the most active weather expected between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.
Although the risk of severe storms remains low, forecasters warn of heavy rainfall and gusty winds during this time. Isolated strong storms may develop, but widespread severe weather is not expected.
By Sunday morning, the rain will taper off around daybreak, and skies will begin to clear through the day. However, windy conditions will persist throughout both Saturday and Sunday.
Early Next Week: Cooler Temperatures Ahead
As the cold front passes, cooler air will move in on Sunday, bringing highs in the upper 70s to low 80s across most of Mississippi. A brief warmup may occur early next week before another cold front arrives by Tuesday, reinforcing the cooler trend.
By midweek, temperatures are expected to fall into the 70s, with morning lows in the upper 40s to low 50s—a clear sign of autumn settling in across the state.
