High and dry for your next several days, but a fire risk this weekend

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We’ll stay comfortable over the next several days in a row, with highs into your Friday and into your weekend staying in the upper 70s and lower 80s with majority sunny conditions. Overnight lows will also stay in the mid and upper 40s over the next several days as well, but a more major threat looms for Mississippi. We’re still incredibly dry for this time of year, and with that, an increased risk for fire.

Mid-South Halloween Weather: Warmer, Rain Risk Oct. 27–31 Arkansas-Tennessee

Memphis, Little Rock and Jackson could see warmer Halloween weather as rainfall concerns increase westward

Waking Up with Wesley: Drought worsens slightly, and a look at what is coming for the weekend (10/22/26)

It’s been more than two weeks since most of South Mississippi has seen measurable rain.

Mid-South Fire Danger Today: Critical Hours From Noon to 7 PM Oct 22

Memphis, Jackson, Jonesboro and Tupelo face elevated grass fire concerns Thursday afternoon.

Dry, Dry, and More Dry

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – The dry spell is not going anywhere. There is no rain in sight for days. TONIGHT & TOMORROW – Cool, crisp overnight lows continue tonight reaching into the mid 40’s. Clear conditions persist from the evening and into the next day. With little rain and cloud cover, temps will be able to warm into the low 80’s.

Sunny and warm for Thursday

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Good evening, everyone!. Tonight, low temperatures will drop to the upper 40s to low 50s with mostly clear skies!. Tomorrow through Friday will be sunny with highs in the mid to low 80s. The weekend will be beautiful with highs in the upper 70s!. Monday...

Eric's First Alert: Keetch Byram Drought Index shows elevated fire risk across Mississippi

Jackson, MS Fire Danger Oct. 21-26: Elevated Risk Continues

Elevated fire danger continues during afternoon and early evening hours, with residents urged to follow local burn bans.

First Alert Forecast: Staying warm and still searching for rain

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Rest of this week: We will say goodbye to the autumn weather as we warm up to the 80s for the rest of the week. Rain remains out of the forecast as this dry spell persists and worsens drought conditions. With the drier weather, limited wildfire danger will continue to be an issue over the next several days.

Temperatures gradually warm through Friday

Clear skies and comfortable temperatures are sticking around across South Mississippi through the next several days. Afternoon highs will stay in the upper 70s to low 80s through Friday, with cooler mornings in the low and mid 50s. By the weekend, temperatures will dip a bit as winds pick up...

Dry October skies continue with low humidity and cool mornings

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A quiet stretch of weather continues, but as the week continues to get warmer and stay dry, fire concerns grow. High pressure is anchored well to our north, and a ridge building over the western Gulf is about to slide west, setting up deep northwest flow by Wednesday. That means sunshine, light winds and virtually no chance of rain through the rest of the week.

Central Mississippi Weather: Sunny, 80° Weekend Oct. 24-25

Jackson and central Mississippi face another stretch of 80-degree afternoons before a slight weekend cooldown.

Jackson fire spreads to trees amid dry, windy conditions

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — A shed-type structure behind a home on Valley Street caught fire Sunday afternoon, burning to ruins. Strong wind gusts carried flames to nearby trees, which also caught fire. Neighbors on scene told 3 On Your Side no one was hurt. They said they were unsure...

Mississippi Winter Outlook 2026-27: Jackson Snow, Rain Chances

Jackson, Hattiesburg, Gulfport and Southaven could see wetter conditions during the coming months.

South Mississippi counties under red flag warning for burning

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Thirty-four counties across Mississippi are under an official burn ban, according to the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Harrison, Hancock, Jackson, George, Stone and Pearl River counties, meaning high winds and dry conditions can fuel wildfires. Fire departments in Pass Christian and Bay St. Louis are also asking residents to hold off on any outdoor burning this weekend.

Jackson, MS Fire Danger Alert This Week: Dry Conditions Raise Risk Oct 18-22

Low humidity and dry vegetation increase wildfire concerns across much of Mississippi this week.

First Alert Forecast: Fall-like days coming to an end

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Today: The fall-like weather continues for another day! Lows this morning will be in the upper 40s and low 50s so don’t forget the jacket before you head out the door! We will warm up slightly this afternoon but remain seasonal topping out in the upper 70s. Humidity remains low, allowing temperatures to cool down quickly back to the 50s overnight.

Mississippi Red Flag Warning Today: Wildfires Could Spread Rapidly Oct 17

Dangerous winds, low humidity and extremely dry vegetation create significant wildfire concerns across Mississippi today.