JACKSON, MS – A soft gray haze settled over Jackson this morning, giving the city that calm-before-the-storm feeling — because the storm is definitely on its way. What begins as gentle morning mist will quickly turn into two full days of rain, storms, and travel headaches across central Mississippi, right as Thanksgiving week gets underway.
The National Weather Service says conditions will shift fast this afternoon. What starts as scattered showers will organize into thunderstorms capable of gusting 25 mph, brief heavy downpours, and stretches of low visibility across I-55, I-20, and Highway 49 — the exact routes tens of thousands of holiday travelers rely on.
For early-week commuters, that means slower trips, slippery roads, and the possibility of ponding water during stronger storms. With rain chances climbing toward 90% across the Jackson metro, anyone driving today or Tuesday should plan ahead.
Two Days of Storms Before the Big Thanksgiving Cooldown
Meteorologists say Monday and Tuesday will carry the brunt of the mess. Humid Gulf air is pushing north, colliding with a cold front draped across the Deep South — a classic setup for widespread rainfall…