Jackson, MS – Afternoon temperatures climbing into the middle 80s will give central Mississippi a summerlike finish to October, with Jackson expected to reach 83 degrees Wednesday, Oct. 28, and again Thursday. Sunshine, light winds and limited rainfall chances will dominate the upcoming workweek, providing favorable conditions for outdoor activities and travel. The warming trend continues into Halloween weekend, when temperatures could reach 85 degrees Saturday, making the holiday considerably warmer than many residents might expect this late in the fall season.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, afternoon highs will gradually increase from approximately 80 degrees Sunday and Monday to 81 degrees Tuesday before reaching 83 degrees Wednesday. The extended forecast maintains similarly warm conditions through Friday, with a high near 84 degrees. Despite the increasing afternoon warmth, overnight temperatures will remain noticeably cooler, generally settling into the lower and middle 50s during much of the week.
Wednesday and Thursday Bring Increasing Warmth Wednesday marks the beginning of the warmest stretch of the workweek, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures approaching 83 degrees. Calm winds are expected to become easterly around 5 mph during the afternoon. These conditions should support outdoor work, recreational activities and travel across the Jackson metropolitan area, including communities throughout Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties…