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!

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.

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.

Pleasant and dry, with a continued fire risk this weekend

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - We’ll be high and dry heading into the weekend, with not a drop of rain in sight for the next 3 to 5 days. While it’ll feel great outside, with cool morning lows in the 40s and afternoon highs in the mid-upper 70s, it’s not good for our fire risks, which remain Elevated through the next several days.

A very nice weekend is expected in the Pine Belt

PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Happy Friday, everyone!. This afternoon, expect sunny and warm weather with highs in the lower to mid-80s. Area football games will start mild, then cool. Please make sure you are dressed for cool temperatures. Overnight, expect clear skies and chilly weather with lows in the...

Jackson, MS Weather: Halloween Rain Threat Oct. 30–Nov. 5

Central Mississippi faces a wetter weather pattern that could interfere with Halloween weekend plans.

Warren County placed under burn ban amid increased fire risk

WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (KTVE/KARD) — According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Warren County, Mississippi, is currently under a burn ban. Residents are urged to avoid all outdoor burning until the ban is lifted and to follow local regulations designed to protect lives, property and natural resources. The public is advised to use caution during […]

Mississippi Snow Records Reveal the State's Biggest Winter Storms

From northern Mississippi to the Gulf Coast, extreme snowfall history offers perspective on winter 2026-27.

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.