Jackson, MS – Mississippi residents face several days of increased fire danger beginning Tuesday, October 13, with stronger winds expected Friday, October 16, potentially making conditions more hazardous across central and southern portions of the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a combination of low relative humidity, dry vegetation and windy conditions will increase wildfire concerns during the afternoon and early evening hours through the latter part of the week.
Forecasters have classified the fire danger as Level 1, or limited, across much of the Jackson forecast area, including Jackson, Vicksburg, Meridian, Hattiesburg, Greenville, Greenwood and surrounding communities…