Elise Uschmann

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Quiet and comfortable spring day today with temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s and a few isolated sprinkles. More of the same tomorrow, then big changes are on the way heading into the weekend.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - More showers and thunderstorms are on the way this week as our rainy pattern continues. A few storms will be strong to severe at times, and any mode of severe weather will be possible.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Rain coverage is already increasing at the lunchtime hours and is expected to continue expanding through the evening. There is another chance for a few strong to severe storms today, with the main threats being damaging wind gusts and heavy rain.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A few more showers are expected this afternoon. Otherwise, expect a cooler and gloomy day with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Widespread rain returns tomorrow with coverage peaking from around 11 AM to 6 PM. No severe weather is expected, but flash flooding could be a concern in some places.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Widespread showers will continue for the rest of the day, with some heavier rain mixed in at times. Temperatures are in the upper 50s to low 60s this afternoon and will not warm any more than that.

Elise's First Alert Forecast Published May 5, 2026 at 2:14 AM GMT+2 | Updated 2 hours ago

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A First Alert Weather Day remains in place for Wednesday, as the threat for severe storms has increased. Main impacts will be damaging wind gusts and hail, with the potential for a few tornadoes as well. It looks like better ingredients will exist north of I-20, but everyone will have a chance to see a strong to severe storm.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - More rain chances ahead this weekend, with low end potential for a few stronger thunderstorms. If something does pick up some steam, it would contain damaging wind gusts or hail. Timing-wise, Friday afternoon and evening is when coverage will increase and rain is expected to continue on/off over the weekend.

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Scattered showers and storms are back on the radar this afternoon, especially south of interstate 20. Rain is expected to fizzle out in the next few hours, and we should be dry through the evening for Pepsi Pops or any other outdoor events/activities.

Strong to severe storms possible Published Jul. 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM CEST | Updated 5 minutes ago