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Jackson, Mississippi
Joined May 2012
⏰Time change occurs tonight at 🕑2AM Sunday, November 1st, so don't forget to set your clock back one hour. Some rain and storm ⛈️ chances persist Sunday before lessening on Monday. Another storm system is possible around next Tuesday to Wednesday.
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👻🎃🦇Here is your spooky Halloween forecast this evening, with scattered rain/some isolated storms. Highest chances remain in the southeast this afternoon, with an uptick this evening. Given scattered nature, outdoor plans may be uninterrupted. Have a backup plan if outdoors.
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There is a high risk for rip currents along the Central Gulf Coast over the next few days. Be safe if you have beach plans this weekend.
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Showers will be scattered in nature this afternoon into tonight, so outdoor plans will be uninterrupted in some areas. But keep a close eye on the weather just in case, especially across Southeast MS where there could be some locally heavy downpours later today.
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Clouds will be the norm tonight, with increasing rain chances ⛈️through Saturday. This could put a damper on outdoor Halloween activities in the evening, but rain coverage will be scattered. Some rain chances persist, dry early week and another storm system around next Tuesday.
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Scattered showers and storms are expected this weekend. It's possible outdoor plans Saturday may still proceed without disruption, but it would be a good idea to keep close watch on conditions and have a backup plan.
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If you have beach plans this weekend, be aware there will be a high risk for rip currents through early next week.
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Scattered showers and storms are expected this weekend. Rain amounts will be below 1/2" in most areas, but localized totals over 1" are possible. For Sat night plans: Heavier rain will be scattered, so weather may still be fine in some areas. Keep a close watch on the weather.
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Scattered showers and storms are expected this weekend. It's possible outdoor plans Saturday may still proceed without disruption, but it would be a good idea to keep close watch on conditions and have a backup plan. Showers and storms are possible again middle of next week.
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Here is a look at our Weekly Weather Briefing for Thursday October 29 2026:
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Scattered showers and storms are expected this weekend. It's possible outdoor plans Saturday may still proceed without disruption, but it would be a good idea to keep close watch on conditions and have a backup plan. Showers and storms are possible again middle of next week.
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Dry week ahead with rain chances returning for Halloween weekend. Highs will range between the upper 70s to mid 80s. Lows will range from the 40s to mid 50s, reaching the low 60s by the weekend.
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The combination of low relative humidity and dry vegetation will result in an elevated fire danger threat persisting through Thursday. Open burning is discouraged. Heed local burn bans.
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The combination of low relative humidity and dry vegetation will result in an elevated fire danger threat persisting through Thursday. Open burning is discouraged. Heed local burn bans.
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Warm days and cool mornings continue this week. Dry weather is expected through much of the week, but rain chances return to the forecast over the weekend. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
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The combination of low relative humidity and dry vegetation will result in an elevated fire danger threat persisting through most of this week. Open burning is discouraged. Heed local burn bans.
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The combination of low relative humidity and dry vegetation will result in an elevated fire danger threat persisting through most of this week. Open burning is discouraged. Heed local burn bans.
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Warm days and cool mornings continue this week. Dry weather is expected through much of the week, but rain chances creep back into the forecast in time for Halloween.
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The combination of low relative humidity and dry vegetation will result in an elevated fire danger threat persisting through most of this week. Open burning is discouraged. Heed local burn bans.
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☀️ Warm days and cool mornings continue this week. Dry weather is expected through much of the week, but some rain chances creep back into the forecast next weekend.
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