Recreational Report
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS

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Recreational Forecast
National Weather Service Jackson MS
246 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025

MSZ043-049-301000-
Ross Barnett Reservoir-
246 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025

...THE FORECAST FOR THE ROSS BARNETT RESERVOIR...
...EXTREME CAUTION IS ADVISED TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...Breezy. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph shifting to the
southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. A chance of showers in the
evening, then showers after midnight. Waters rough, with roughest
waters in the upper reservoir, becoming a moderate chop, with
choppiest waters in the upper reservoir after midnight.
.SUNDAY...North winds 10 to 15 mph. Showers likely in the
morning, then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Waters
a moderate chop, with choppiest waters in the lower reservoir,
especially near the spillway.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. A chance of
showers. Waters a moderate chop, with choppiest waters in the
lower reservoir, especially near the spillway.
.MONDAY...East winds 10 to 15 mph, decreasing to around 5 mph in
the afternoon. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
in the afternoon. Waters a moderate chop, with choppiest waters
in the west, decreasing to waters smooth in the afternoon.

$$

MSZ030-031-301000-
Columbus Lake-
246 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025

...THE FORECAST FOR COLUMBUS LAKE...

.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. A chance of showers in
the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Waters a
moderate chop, with choppiest waters in the north.
.SUNDAY...North winds 5 to 10 mph. A chance of showers in the
morning. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Waters a
light chop.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Colder. Waters a
light chop.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds around 5 mph. A slight chance of
showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Waters smooth.

$$

MSZ052-301000-
Okatibbee Lake-
246 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025

...THE FORECAST FOR OKATIBBEE LAKE...

.TONIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 mph. A slight chance of showers
in the evening. Showers likely after midnight. Waters a moderate
chop, with choppiest waters in the north.
.SUNDAY...North winds 10 to 15 mph. Showers in the morning, then
a chance of showers in the afternoon. Waters a moderate chop,
with choppiest waters in the south.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
in the evening. A slight chance of showers. Waters a light chop.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. A slight chance of showers
in the morning, then showers likely and a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waters a light chop.

$$

MSZ026-301000-
Grenada Lake-
246 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025

...THE FORECAST FOR GRENADA LAKE...
...CAUTION IS ADVISED TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 5 to
10 mph after midnight. Showers likely in the evening, then
showers after midnight. Waters choppy, with choppiest waters in
the north, becoming a light chop after midnight.
.SUNDAY...North winds 5 to 10 mph. A slight chance of showers in
the morning. Waters a light chop.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Waters a light chop.
.MONDAY...East winds 5 to 10 mph. A chance of showers in the
morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Waters a light
chop.

$$

ARZ075-LAZ009-016-MSZ018-034-040-047-301000-
Mississippi River and nearby lakes north of Interstate 20-
246 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025

...THE FORECAST FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND NEARBY LAKES NORTH
OF INTERSTATE 20...

.TONIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the north after
midnight. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Waters a moderate chop, with choppiest waters in
the north, becoming a moderate chop, with choppiest waters in the
south after midnight.
.SUNDAY...North winds 10 to 15 mph. A chance of showers in the
morning. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Waters a
moderate chop, with choppiest waters in the south.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. A slight chance of
showers. Waters a moderate chop, with choppiest waters in the
south.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. A chance of showers in the
morning. Showers in the afternoon. Waters a light chop.

$$

LAZ016-025-026-MSZ047-053-059-060-301000-
Mississippi River and nearby lakes south of Interstate 20-
246 PM CST Sat Nov 29 2025

...THE FORECAST FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND NEARBY LAKES SOUTH
OF INTERSTATE 20...

.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast
5 to 10 mph after midnight. A slight chance of showers in the
evening. A slight chance of thunderstorms during the night.
Showers likely after midnight. Waters a moderate chop, with
choppiest waters in the north, becoming a light chop after
midnight.
.SUNDAY...North winds 10 to 15 mph. A chance of showers in the
morning. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Waters a
moderate chop, with choppiest waters in the south.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. A chance of
showers. Waters a moderate chop, with choppiest waters in the
south.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Showers likely in the
morning. Showers in the afternoon. Waters a light chop.

$$