WRTM Jackson Weather

Jackson, MS
38
Light Rain
Feels like 33°.
Humidity: 85% Dew Point: 34°
Clouds: 92% Pressure: 30.1 in
Wind: E 8 mph Visability: 10 mi Conditions as of 5:40am
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Today
53 38
Light rain until evening.
96%   92%
7:01   5:26
Fri
56 40
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
14%   44%
7:01   5:27
Sat
58 34
Clear throughout the day.
6%   25%
7:00   5:28

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