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Isaias is forecast to move toward the Mississippi-Alabama coast late this week, making landfall on Friday. The storms is expected reach hurricane status by that point. The greatest impacts are expected along the coast, but parts of central and eastern Mississippi could see heavy rain and strong winds from Friday night through Saturday afternoon. Forecast details may change, so keep up with updates.

Published Oct. 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago

Published Oct. 9, 2026 at 8:17 PM GMT+2 | Updated 10 minutes ago JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Hurricane Isaias is now a major hurricane at Category 3 strength.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -We are experiencing warm and dry conditions this week with high temperatures in the mid-90s—well above the mid-October average of 81 degrees. There will be hints of fall weather in the mornings, as low temperatures remain in the low to mid-60s.

Published Oct. 13, 2026 at 8:04 PM GMT+2 | Updated 8 minutes ago

A strong cold front will push through Central Mississippi on Friday, bringing noticeably cooler air but also dangerous wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph. Highs Friday will still reach the upper 80s to low 90s, but lows will range from the upper 40s to the mid 50s. The combination of gusty winds, dry air and drought-stressed vegetation will create critical fire danger on Friday — potentially the most dangerous fire weather day of the week. Secure any loose outdoor items before Friday's winds arrive. Do not burn anything outdoors, and be extremely cautious with any activities that could spark a fire.

Published Oct. 26, 2026 at 7:04 PM GMT+1 | Updated 10 minutes ago

Rain chances finally return Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning, with off-and-on showers and a few thunderstorms moving through the area. Neither day will be a washout, and the rain will not be enough to end the drought, but any rain will be welcome. We will get a brief break from the rain Monday, but a cold front will push through mid next week, bringing more of that much-needed rainfall.

Rain chances return just in time for Halloween. Scattered showers are possible as early as Friday night, with heavier rain and thunderstorms most likely Saturday into Sunday. The caveat is that showers will me hit or miss meaning that many spots could stay dry all weekend while other areas see inches of rain. The bottom line for trick-or-treating is to monitor the forecast closely and have a backup plan in case of rain or storms.

Clouds will begin rolling in Friday, with the possibility of some light rain or drizzle by Friday afternoon. The real chance for showers and thunderstorms arrives Saturday and Sunday, though rain will be scattered and spotty. This means some of you may see rain while your neighbors stay dry. No severe weather is expected, but if you're planning outdoor activities this weekend, it's smart to keep an eye on the forecast and have a backup plan just in case rain hits your location.