United States / Southeast / Mississippi
Hinds County, Mississippi, Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 16, 12:55 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 16, 9:32 PM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 17, 9:34 PM CDT1 official warning recorded: Red Flag Warning. We can’t see: Safety, Health.
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 12:40PM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS”
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM to 8 PM CDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph behind a cold front. * HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to 40 percent. * FUELS...Critically dry. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid activities that promote open flames and sparks. A Fire Weather Watch means that the potential for critical fire weather conditions exists. These conditions could promote the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening. Check www.weather.gov/jan/fireweather for forecast updates and a possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning.
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning1 official warning in effect: Red Flag Warning.
Weather
Official Warning1 official warning in effect: Red Flag Warning.
Official Warnings
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Roads And Transit
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GovernmentQuietNo headline or meeting from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Government
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Meetings That Day
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Local NewsQuiet10 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
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- Can't sleep? This anti-snoring mouthpiece custom-fits in 2 minutes · Clarion Ledger · Oct 15, 7:00 PM CDT
- Meet the Candidates for Hinds County District Attorney in the Nov. 3 Elections · Mississippi Free Press · Oct 15, 5:20 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Mississippi LGBTQ+ Community to Celebrate ‘A Decade of Diversity’ at 10th-Annual Gulf Coast Equality Festival · Mississippi Free Press · Oct 15, 2:30 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Opinion | The 2026 Flu Season May Have Arrived Early · Mississippi Free Press · Oct 15, 11:08 AM CDT
- Hispanic Heritage Month Festivals Celebrate Latino Cultures, Traditions in Jackson and Scott Counties · Mississippi Free Press · Oct 15, 10:51 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
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- JACKSON IS ROLLING · Jackson Advocate · Oct 15, 7:14 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Opera Mississippi Announces Chorus Auditions for 2026-2027 Season · Jackson Advocate · Oct 15, 6:55 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- AARP names Nikki K. McCelleis as Mississippi State Director · Jackson Advocate · Oct 15, 6:52 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Eligible facilities can apply for the Child and Adult Care Food Program · Jackson Advocate · Oct 15, 6:44 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Protected: The Jackson Advocate – October 15 – October 21, 2026 · Jackson Advocate · Oct 15, 6:37 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
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Air
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PowerQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Power
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SafetyCan’t SeeNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Safety
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HealthCan’t SeeNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Health
Can’t SeeNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
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