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Jackson, Mississippi – A mild and relatively quiet weather pattern is expected to settle across Mississippi as the New Year approaches, with warmer-than-normal temperatures and below-average precipitation favored from Dec 27 through Jan 9.
Large-scale atmospheric signals point to persistent ridging across the Southeast and Gulf Coast, limiting the frequency of storm systems reaching the region. According to the National Weather Service, daytime temperatures across much of Mississippi are expected to run above seasonal averages, particularly during the afternoon hours. Cities including Jackson, Meridian, Hattiesburg, and the Mississippi Delta region are likely to see extended stretches of mild days with overnight lows remaining well above freezing…