1 warning is in effect for Jackson, MS. The most serious is a freeze warning.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Jackson as part of Hinds County.
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FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CST SUNDAY
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected Sunday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central Mississippi * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could damage sensitive vegetation.
What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
256 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Jackson since 1950, killing 86 people and injuring 1,058. The most recent was on November 25, 2025 (rated EF0).
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 3, 1966 | F5 | — | 202.5 mi | 900 yd | 58 | 518 |
| November 21, 1992 | F4 | Copiah County | 128 mi | 880 yd | 12 | 122 |
| March 29, 1976 | F4 | Madison County | 22.3 mi | 880 yd | 3 | 177 |
| November 24, 2001 | F4 | Madison County | 11.5 mi | 880 yd | 2 | 21 |
| February 26, 1958 | F3 | Copiah County | 69.7 mi | 60 yd | 8 | 26 |
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2025 | EF0 | Hinds County | 1.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| October 19, 2025 | EF0 | Rankin County | 6.7 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 26, 2025 | EF1 | Rankin County | 3.3 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 |
| February 15, 2025 | EF0 | Hinds County | 2.6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| January 5, 2025 | EF1 | Rankin County | 11.1 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 366 | September 14, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 136 | September 19, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 99 | November 5, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 98 | August 6, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 93 | June 22, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 89 | May 6, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 61 | August 20, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 57 | May 22, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 56 | June 20, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 45 | October 9, 2026 |