Mississippi Road Conditions

Mississippi 511 Road Conditions

Radar and live pavement conditions on I-10, I-20, I-55, I-59 and I-69 — plus closures, road work and city-by-city weather across Mississippi.

Updated Sep 14, 2026 9:42 PM CDT · Mostly dry, wet in places

Lowest 76°F near Gulfport, Mississippi · Highest wind 10 mph near Gulfport, Mississippi

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Mississippi carries 771 miles of interstate: I-10, I-20, I-55, I-59 and I-69. Meridian, Jackson, Hattiesburg and Gulfport sit on these routes.

  • Interstate miles: 771 mi
  • Interstates: I-10, I-20, I-55, I-59 and I-69

Temperature

Wind Speed

Rain Precip.

Coverage

Weather data from Sep 14, 2026 9:42 PM CDT

Up to 144 hours

Lowest temp.

76°F

Highest temp.

82°F

Highest wind

10 mph

Pressure

29.96-30.06 inHg

Conditions across Mississippi

Mississippi

Dry

  • Tunica 80°F · 5 mph wind · gusting 11 mph · Dry
  • Meridian 80°F · 1 mph wind · Dry
  • Jackson 77°F · 0 mph wind · gusting 6 mph · Dry

Official Mississippi road conditions (mdottraffic.com) ↗

Mississippi Closures & Road Blocks Today

17 current reports along the route, including 4 full closures. The 8 most serious are listed below. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.

  • Road closed

    Road Work : US 80 between Pine Forest Rd and Point Wanita Lake Rd - Road closed. Traffic control and detour signage…

    Road Work : US 80 between Pine Forest Rd and Point Wanita Lake Rd - Road closed. Traffic control and detour signage will be in place to provide access to I-20 and detour traffic around the closure. Drivers should slow down and be on high alert for posted signage and road crews for the length of the project. Lauderdale County

    US 80 • eastbound • MS • Ongoing

  • Road closed

    Road Work : US 80 between Norman Rd and Experiment Station Rd - Road closed. Traffic control and detour signage will be…

    Road Work : US 80 between Norman Rd and Experiment Station Rd - Road closed. Traffic control and detour signage will be in place to reroute traffic around the closure on I-20 between the Newton and Hickory interchanges. Drivers should slow down and be alert for posted signage and road crews. Newton County

    US 80 • eastbound • MS • Ongoing

  • Lanes blocked

    Road Work : I-55 N between Siwell Rd EX 85 and McDowell Rd EX 92A - Right lane closed. Mobile cleaning operation. Hinds…

    Road Work : I-55 N between Siwell Rd EX 85 and McDowell Rd EX 92A - Right lane closed. Mobile cleaning operation. Hinds County

    I-55 • northbound • MS • Until Sep 15, 5:00 AM

  • Lanes blocked

    Road Work : I-55 S between McDowell Rd EX 92 and Byram / Siwell Road EX 85 - Right lane closed. Mobile cleaning…

    Road Work : I-55 S between McDowell Rd EX 92 and Byram / Siwell Road EX 85 - Right lane closed. Mobile cleaning operation. Hinds County

    I-55 • southbound • MS • Until Sep 15, 7:00 AM

  • Lanes blocked

    Road Work : I-20 W between US 80 / East Brandon EX 59 and MS 18 E / Greenfield Rd EX 54 - Left lane closed. Rankin…

    Road Work : I-20 W between US 80 / East Brandon EX 59 and MS 18 E / Greenfield Rd EX 54 - Left lane closed. Rankin County

    I-20 • westbound • MS • Until Sep 15, 12:00 PM

  • Lanes blocked

    Road Work : I-20 W between MS 22 / Flora / Edwards EX 19 and Flowers / Ceres Blvd EX 15 - Left lane closed. No Wide…

    Road Work : I-20 W between MS 22 / Flora / Edwards EX 19 and Flowers / Ceres Blvd EX 15 - Left lane closed. No Wide Loads over 17 feet are not permitted through the work zone and should seek an alternate route. Traffic shift in place. Hinds County

    I-20 • westbound • MS • Until Oct 26, 10:00 PM

  • Lanes blocked

    Road Work : I-20 E between Flowers / Ceres Blvd EX 15 and MS 22 / Flora / Edwards EX 19 - Left lane closed. No wide…

    Road Work : I-20 E between Flowers / Ceres Blvd EX 15 and MS 22 / Flora / Edwards EX 19 - Left lane closed. No wide loads over 17 feet, seek alternate route. Warren County

    I-20 • eastbound • MS • Until Oct 26, 10:00 PM

  • Lanes blocked

    Road Work : I-55 N at MS 32 EX 227 - Right lane closed. Yalobusha County

    I-55 • northbound • MS • Until Sep 30, 6:00 PM

Interstates Through Mississippi, Road by Road

Each stretch has its own live conditions, closures and cameras for the Mississippi miles only — the weather 500 miles away on the same interstate says nothing about this drive.

Mississippi driving weather by the numbers

Place Snow a year Snow days Freezing nights Freeze–thaw days First freeze Last freeze Days over 90°F
Jackson 0.8" 0.6 40.5 39.5 Nov 12 Mar 20 71
Gulfport 0.1" 0 13.5 13.4 Dec 5 Feb 21 40.8
Tupelo 2.1" 2.4 53 50.4 Nov 7 Mar 27 65.4
Hattiesburg 0.5" 0.3 28.4 28 Nov 25 Mar 5 64.7

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, from 4 weather stations in Mississippi. A dash is a figure that station does not report, not a zero.

Driving in Mississippi Month by Month

What the road normally throws at you, month by month, from NOAA's 1991–2020 normals for Mississippi's own stations. Each month names its dominant hazard and the place that measured it — this is what the month is usually like, not a forecast and not a restriction.

  • January Freeze–thaw 15.3 nights that freeze and days that thaw at Tupelo
  • February Frost 10.9 freezing nights at Tupelo
  • March Quiet 6.9 wet days at Tupelo is the most the normals report
  • April Quiet 6.6 wet days at Tupelo is the most the normals report
  • May Quiet 7.5 wet days at Tupelo is the most the normals report
  • June Heat 16.1 days above 90°F at Hattiesburg
  • July Heat 23.1 days above 90°F at Hattiesburg
  • August Heat 22.5 days above 90°F at Hattiesburg
  • September Heat 9.8 days above 90°F at Hattiesburg
  • October Quiet 5.4 wet days at Tupelo is the most the normals report
  • November Quiet 6.5 wet days at Tupelo is the most the normals report
  • December Freeze–thaw 13.3 nights that freeze and days that thaw at Tupelo

Mississippi weather along the interstates

Summaries fetched Sep 14, 2026 7:04 AM CDT

Tunica, MS weather

  • In Tunica, MS, a heat advisory is currently in effect from 11:00 AM on September 14, 2026, until 7:00 PM on September 15, 2026
  • The forecast indicates a maximum feels-like temperature of 108.3°F expected in the next 5 to 6 hours, which poses a moderate risk for outdoor activities
  • At the moment, the temperature is 75.9°F with a humidity level of 100%
  • Winds are blowing from the southeast at 3 to 6 mph
  • The sky is mostly cloudy with a cloud coverage of 80%
  • Visibility is good at 8.1 miles
  • The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.06 inHg
  • It is advisable to take precautions due to the extreme heat conditions expected later in the day.

Meridian, MS weather

  • In Meridian, MS, a heat advisory is currently in effect from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM today
  • The temperature is 72°F with a high expected to feel like 106°F in about 4 to 5 hours, indicating a moderate risk for outdoor activities
  • The humidity is high at 97%, which may contribute to the discomfort during the heat advisory
  • Winds are light, blowing from the west at 0 mph
  • Visibility is good at 6 miles, and the atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg
  • As conditions evolve, it is important to stay hydrated and take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

Jackson, MS weather

  • Current weather conditions in Jackson, MS indicate a temperature of 75°F with a high humidity level of 94%
  • The weather is clear and sunny at this time, but a heat advisory is in effect from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM today due to a forecast maximum feels-like temperature of 109°F expected later in the day
  • Winds are calm, with speeds at 0 mph
  • The atmospheric pressure is at 30.06 inHg and visibility is good at 7.1 miles
  • It is advisable to take precautions during outdoor activities given the potential for heat-related risks.

Gulfport, MS weather

  • The current weather conditions in Gulfport, MS indicate a sunny day with a temperature of 76°F and a humidity level of 92%
  • The wind is blowing from the north-northwest at 4 mph, contributing to a comfortable outdoor environment
  • However, there is a temperature risk as the forecast maximum feels like temperature is expected to reach 104°F in approximately 5 to 6 hours, which poses a low risk for outdoor activities
  • There are no active weather alerts at this time, and visibility is good at 10 miles
  • The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.06 inHg.

Mississippi Road Weather FAQ

Are any roads closed in Mississippi right now?
Yes — 4 full closures are reported on the interstates in Mississippi as of Sep 14, 2026 10:32 PM CDT. 13 lane closures, roadworks or restrictions are in force. They are listed under closures and road blocks on this page.
What are Mississippi road conditions today?
The map on this page colors the interstates across Mississippi by what is on the pavement right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Sep 14, 2026 9:42 PM CDT. Right now temperatures run from 76°F to 82°F and the strongest wind is 10 mph.
Which interstates run through Mississippi?
Mississippi has 5 through interstates on this site: I-10, I-20, I-55, I-59 and I-69 — about 771 miles of interstate across the state. Each has its own page for the Mississippi stretch.
Where are Mississippi road closures reported officially?
Mississippi's official traveler information service is mdottraffic.com, and it is where closures and restrictions are reported.
How often are Mississippi road conditions updated?
The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.

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