WLBT FIRST ALERT FORECAST

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A steamy, tropical-feeling air mass is locked in, bringing hit-or-miss showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. Widespread flash flooding isn’t expected, but any storm can dump a quick heavy downpour, leading to ponding in low-lying spots and poor-drainage areas.

Tonight: Rain chances taper late this evening, though a stray shower can’t be ruled out overnight.

Sunday: Another round of scattered showers and storms, again capable of brief heavy rain. No severe weather is expected at this time.

Week ahead: We shift into a classic summer pattern—spotty afternoon pop-up storms with building heat and humidity. Highs climb into the 90s, pushing heat index values near or above 100°F at times. For perspective, our averages are 89 for the high and 68 for the low.

The tropics are quiet for now—no tropical development expected over the next five days.

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