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2026 NWS Jackson/Mississippi Tornado Information

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch until March 9, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Jackson, Jackson International Airport (KJAN)

Lat: 32.32°NLon: 90.08°WElev: 344ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	S 15 G 22 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	9 Mar 3:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Canton MS

Severe T-storm Watch March 9, 04:32pm until March 9, 07:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch March 9, 04:32pm until March 9, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 76 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 64 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 41 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 76. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 41. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

Clear, with a low around 49.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55.