Thursday begins with beautiful weather and blue skies, but clouds will build by late morning. A trough over the region brings scattered showers and thunderstorms by lunchtime, increasing into the afternoon. While rain will be on and off, it won’t be a complete washout. High temperatures will mostly be in the upper 80s to low 90s, with some areas cooler due to storms. The pattern repeats Friday with more afternoon storms. Next week, high pressure builds back, bringing hotter temperatures in the mid-90s and fewer rain chances, though isolated pop-up showers remain possible during typical summer conditions.

16 WAPT’s Meteorologist Katie Garch has the latest forecast for Jackson and Central Mississippi.

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The Transportation Security Administration no longer requires passengers to take their shoes off during the screening process.

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SUMMARY: The National Folk Festival will be held in Jackson, Mississippi, from November 7 to 9, marking the first time the Deep South hosts the event. This 90-year-old festival will remain in Jackson for three years, expected to boost local tourism and economic impact. Organizers are actively recruiting 800 to 1,000 volunteers from churches, community groups, and organizations such as Jackson Association of Neighborhoods and Jackson State University. A fundraising campaign offers “Friend of the Festival” yard signs for $250 each, aiming to sell 400 signs to raise $100,000. The festival is free, family-friendly, and promotes community involvement and cultural celebration.

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