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Severe storms expected in Mississippi Friday. Here’s the weekend weather forecast
‘You could see some wind gusts upward of 60 mph. Really, any storms that develop across the state could have heavy downpours and frequent lightning.’
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Mississippi has seen daily isolated thunderstorms with gusty winds, heavy rain and lightning. According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, that pattern will continue for the foreseeable future with the possibility of severe storms Friday in portions of eastern and southern Mississippi.
“It’s really what we’ve been looking at for the last several days,” said Alan Campbell, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Jackson. “With the heat and humidity, essentially in the heat of the day, we have an unsettled air mass.”
The greater chance of severe storms is south of a line from Amite County northeast to eastern Noxubee County on Friday afternoon and evening. That area is under a Level 1 Risk, or Marginal Risk, of isolated severe storms.
“It’s looking like that part has a chance of severe weather,” Campbell said. “The main threat is damaging wind gusts with those storms.
“You could see some wind gusts upward of 60 mph. Really, any storms that develop across the state could have heavy downpours and frequent lightning.”
And if you’re planning to cut grass this weekend, doing it early in the day is your best bet to avoid rain as well as heat.
“For the rest of the weekend, it’s looking like the same thing,” Campbell said. “Kind of getting into that typical summer pattern of hot and humid and afternoon showers and thunderstorms.”
National Weather Service weekend forecast in, near Jackson
- Friday: A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a 10th and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Friday Night: A 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
- Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south-southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
- Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South-southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
National Weather Service weekend forecast in, near Hattiesburg
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Friday Night: A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
- Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming west-southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. High near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
- Sunday Night: A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South-southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Mississippi weather radar
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Following the arguments, students questioned the judges about their careers and the responsibilities of serving on the appellate court.
Alfred Galtney, Alcorn State University compliance officer and a member of the academy’s planning committee, said the experience helped students understand the role law plays in everyday life.
“I hope they’ll get an understanding of how law impacts society and the important role lawyers play in our everyday lives,” Galtney said.
Several students said the event strengthened their interest in legal careers.
Layla Woods, an incoming junior at Franklin County High School, said the program encouraged her to continue pursuing her goals of attending law school. Izzy Turner, who will enter the 10th grade at Franklin County High, said watching the proceedings helped her better understand the seriousness and importance of the legal system. Turner plans to major in psychology before attending law school.
Kavion Curtis Jr., enrolled at Natchez Early College at Co-Lin, said his interest in law stems from a love of debate and courtroom advocacy.
“I’ve always loved courtroom shows and how professional lawyers are,” Curtis said. “I have a passion for debating, and I hope to become an attorney and eventually a judge.”
The Court on the Road program is designed to bring the appellate court process directly to communities across Mississippi while educating students about careers in law and public service.
The Miss-Lou Pre-Law Academy is organized by a committee made up of school counselors, judges and community leaders.
They are Maggie Allgood, Adams County Christian School Counselor; Tennecia Barber, Vidalia High School Counselor; Jennifer Beach, Cathedral High School Counselor; Walt Brown, Adams County Court Judge; Ikeecia Colenburg, Attorney; Penny Daggett, Delta Charter School Counselor; Christina Daugherty, Sixth District ADA; E. Vincent Davis, 17th District Chancery Court Judge; Carmen Drake, Sixth District Circuit Judge; Courtney Fleming, Jefferson County High School Counselor; Alfred Galtney, Alcorn State University Compliance Officer; Aimee Guido, Natchez Inc; Anthony Heidelberg, Attorney; Angela James, Natchez High School Career Coach and Nicole McLaughlin of the Mississippi Bar Association.
Private high schools in Mississippi are receiving an enrollment multiplier for their respective sports teams.
The MHSAA announced on June 2 that it will apply a 1.5 multiplier to private schools enrollment for grades 9-11. The multiplier will go into effect during the 2027-28 sports season, when the MHSAA implements its new reclassification.
The MHSAA board voted on the motion, which passed.
“There’s always been a question of why our state does not have a multiplier from private schools that are in our association,” MHSAA Executive Director Rickey Neaves said in a statement. “So beginning with the next reclassification year, there will be a 1.5 multiplier added to all private schools that are currently in our organization. And to any of those that may be wanting to join our association.”
The change will affect private schools in all classes and will not affect schools for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Private schools around the state currently fluctuate through classes 1A-3A.
“We’re the only state in our section that does not have a multiplier of some kind,” Neaves said. “This was done because private schools, it is perceived, can control what classification they’re in by limiting the number of people that attend there. Also for the competitive and fair play advantage.”
Presbyterian Christian is the most recent private school to switch from MAIS to MHSAA, after making its MHSAA debut in 2025. The Bobcats recently won the MHSAA Class 3A baseball title.
In other sports during the 2025-26 year, Our Lady Academy won a Class 3A volleyball title and has the most MHSAA volleyball championships with 18. St. Stanislaus claimed a 3A boys basketball championship and St. Patrick won the Class I boys and girls soccer titles. Presbyterian Christian also won the 3A boys and girls tennis titles, while Sacred Heart won in Class I.
There are currently 10 private schools in the association.
Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X @MikeSChavez or Facebook at Michael Chavez.
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 2, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from June 2 drawing
05-14-16-33-35
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 3-3-8, FB: 5
Evening: 6-9-5, FB: 7
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 6-0-4-9, FB: 5
Evening: 2-8-1-0, FB: 7
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 2 drawing
Midday: 08
Evening: 03
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
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