Open in NewsBreak

Jackson

See all locations
Customize your news
52°F
publisher avatar

Weather

WTOK-TV

website

Lauderdale County urges residents to avoid outdoor burning as wildfire danger increases across Mississippi

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WTOK) -Although Lauderdale County is not currently under a burn ban, county officials are urging residents to postpone outdoor burning until weather conditions improve. Prolonged dry weather, low humidity and dry vegetation have increased wildfire danger across Mississippi, prompting dozens of counties to implement burn bans. The...

Lauderdale County, MS · 13d
article img

WDAM-TV

website

Another cool start Tuesday morning

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Happy Tuesday, everyone!. Today, expect partly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s. Mostly cloudy skies are in the forecast for tonight with lows around 50. Sunny skies are expected on Wednesday and Thursday. Highs will be in the lower 80s. Lows will be...

Mississippi · 13d
article img

wxxv25.com

website

Burn bans issued across South Mississippi amid dry conditions

SOUTH MISS, (WXXV) – Several South Mississippi communities have issued burn bans as dry conditions continue to increase the risk of wildfires across the region. The Wiggins Fire Department is warning residents that Stone County is under a burn ban through Nov. 2 due to dangerous fire conditions. Fire...

Stone County, MS · 13d
article img

Country Herald

publisher · 11.0K followers
article img

Mississippi Winter Weather Awareness Week: What Makes a Blizzard?

From Jackson and Tupelo to Hattiesburg and the Gulf Coast, here's what residents should know.

Mississippi · 14d

Action News 5

publisher · 56.7K followers

Monday evening First Alert Forecast from Chief Meteorologist Ron Childers-October 26, 2026

Memphis, TN · 13d

90min.football

website

Wet Halloween Possible in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Arkansas as Heavy Rain Threatens Trick or Treating While Georgia Stays Dry and Calm

BATON ROUGE, LA — Halloween could come with a soggy surprise for parts of the South Central United States this year. The latest forecast guidance shows a broad area of rain and embedded heavier downpours spreading across Louisiana, Mississippi, East Texas, and Arkansas around Saturday, October 31, raising the chance that trick-or-treating plans could be disrupted. While there is still time for the timing and placement of the rain to shift, families across the region are encouraged to keep an umbrella handy.

Arkansas · 14d

WJTV 12

partner publisher · 118.4K followers

Three dead in separate weekend fires across Mississippi

LEFLORE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announced three people died after weekend fires in Mississippi. The first fire occurred in Leflore County on October 16, 2026. According to investigators, Greenwood firefighters responded to Falcon Street, where they found Donnie Martin Williams, 78, inside a bedroom. Investigators ruled the fire accidental, […]

Mississippi · 18d

darkhorsepressnow.com

website

Brush fire reported on Buckshot Road in Rankin County

RANKIN COUNTY – Firefighters are working to contain a brush fire along Buckshot Road in Rankin County, according to WLBT. Crews are trying to keep the flames from spreading to nearby homes and wooded areas. WLBT reports that part of Buckshot Road was being blocked as fire trucks moved...

Rankin County, MS · 14d

WLBT

website

First Alert Forecast: Warm & dry for now, but rain returns by Halloween weekend

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Today: We start off the week with a very similar forecast to last with a chilly morning and warm afternoon. Lows this morning start off in the upper 40s and low 50s. Highs later today will top out in the 80s. The dry weather persists with low humidity, meaning wildfire danger remains an issue for the next few days.

Jackson, MS · 14d

WTOK-TV

website

Dry for the week, as temps stay mostly normal

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Over the coming workweek, we’ll stay mostly dry throughout, though there is a better chance for some showers as we look out toward Halloween. Overall, we’re right along the average line for this time of year. While our mornings may be a little cool in the upper 40s, our highs are firmly in the 70s with mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies throughout Monday and on into the middle of the week. Still, our state remains stricken by drought.

Mississippi · 14d

WLBT

website

Another warm week ahead as October comes to a close

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - High pressure remains in control across Central Mississippi this week, keeping the forecast dry. Expect sunny skies, light winds, and large temperature swings. Afternoon highs will warm into the low to mid 80s, followed by chilly mornings in the low 50s. The main concern is the...

Mississippi · 13d

themississippimonitor.com

website

Much of Mississippi under a burn ban as drought conditions continue

With dry weather prevailing across the state of Mississippi, the Mississippi Forestry Commission has issued burn bans for a majority of the state’s 82 counties. Throughout the month the commission has been issuing burn bans across the state due to a lack of rainfall. October is historically a drier month in Mississippi, resulting in the precautionary action taken by the commission.

Mississippi · 17d

nickelblock.com

website

Dry Conditions Remain, Maybe, Just Maybe Rain by Next Weekend – Weekly Outlook for South MS/LA/AL 10/23/26

Similar to the late southern summer pattern we all know and loathe, we’re stuck in a dry pattern that budges for no one. Eventually, it will have to make way for incoming weather, and we’re almost there. For now, we’re stuck with dry and warmer than average weather for this time of year. It’s not very different from what we’ve already been feeling in the past few days, so not a bad week!

Mississippi · 16d

Country Herald

publisher · 11.0K followers

Central Mississippi Weather Update: Warm Halloween Oct 31

Five consecutive days near or above 80 degrees lead into a warm Halloween with limited rain chances.

Jackson, MS · 15d

Country Herald

publisher · 11.0K followers

Mississippi Weather Oct. 24-26: Warm Days, Chilly Nights Ahead

Jackson, MS — Residents across central Mississippi can expect a significant contrast between cool mornings and warm afternoons from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Monday, Oct. 26, as temperatures climb into the 80s during the day before falling into the 40s and lower 50s overnight.

Jackson, MS · 16d

WLBT

publisher · 67.9K followers

Wlbt's Sunday Night First Alert Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Dave Roberts

Mississippi · 14d

WLOX

publisher · 36.9K followers

Eric's First Alert: chilly start Monday, elevated fire risk continues this week

Mississippi · 15d