Jackson, MS – Central Mississippi residents are enjoying a stretch of warm, tranquil weather as mid-November brings a brief pause between cold snaps. After several chilly mornings earlier this week, the region now transitions into mild, sunny days — a welcome break before showers return late in the weekend.
Warm and Calm Days Ahead
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, temperatures across much of the state will climb into the mid to upper 70s through Friday and Saturday. Light winds and clear skies will dominate, creating perfect conditions for outdoor projects, early holiday decorating, or weekend errands.
Thursday’s forecast calls for highs near 76°F, while Friday and Saturday could reach 79–80°F, roughly 10 degrees above average for this time of year. Overnight lows will hover in the low to mid-50s, keeping mornings comfortable and free of frost.
Weekend System Brings Rain Chances
While the next few days remain dry, forecasters are monitoring a developing system over the Southern Plains that’s expected to move into Mississippi late Sunday. This weak front could deliver scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, especially along Interstate 55 and I-20, with rain chances around 30–40%.
“We’re expecting a pattern change late Sunday into Monday,” the National Weather Service stated in its morning discussion. “Residents should prepare for possible light rainfall and a modest cool-down early next week.”
By Monday morning, drivers may encounter slick roads as humidity increases and wet leaves create slippery conditions on side streets and bridges. The brief rainfall is expected to taper by early Tuesday, ushering in cooler and drier air just before the Thanksgiving travel rush.
Solar Storms and Skies Clearing
Earlier this week, Mississippi skywatchers caught a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights, visible as far south as Alabama due to a G4 geomagnetic storm. That storm has since faded, though minor communication disruptions may linger through Thursday.
Clear skies tonight and into Friday will make for excellent stargazing conditions across central and northern Mississippi — a pleasant reward for residents after several nights of cloud cover.
Five-Day Forecast for Jackson, MS
- Thursday: 76°/53° – Mostly sunny; calm and mild.
- Friday: 77°/53° – Sunny, light winds; warm for November.
- Saturday: 79°/58° – Partly cloudy; breezy and mild.
- Sunday: 79°/56° – Increasing clouds; 30% chance of rain late.
- Monday: 78°/61° – Scattered showers; early-week cool-down follows.
What’s Next for Mississippi Weather
Looking beyond Monday, early models hint at another cool front by midweek that could lower temperatures closer to seasonal norms, with highs returning to the 60s and lows dipping into the 40s. That shift would mark a more typical late-November pattern across the Magnolia State.
For now, residents can enjoy a few more warm, sunny days before the next round of rain rolls in — a perfect window for travel, yard work, or simply soaking up the sun before winter reasserts itself.
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