Cooler temps, rain expected in Vicksburg through Monday

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A stretch of wet and cooler weather is in store for Vicksburg through the weekend and into Monday, with rain chances each day and temperatures remaining mild, according to the National Weather Service.

Tonight brings a 70 percent chance of rain with possible evening thunderstorms and heavy downpours. Lows will fall to the lower 60s with northeast winds around 5 to 10 mph.

On Saturday, expect numerous showers and a steady temperature in the mid-60s, with north winds gusting up to 20 mph. Rain chances remain at 70 percent.

Saturday night will be cloudy with a 50 percent chance of evening showers and lows in the upper 50s.

Sunday will start mostly cloudy before turning partly sunny with scattered afternoon showers. Highs will reach the lower 70s with east winds around 5 mph. The chance of rain is 50 percent.

Sunday night will remain mostly cloudy with scattered evening showers and lows in the upper 50s.

Monday’s forecast includes a 50 percent chance of showers and partly sunny skies after a cloudy morning, with highs in the mid-70s. Monday night will be partly cloudy with the cooler weather trend continuing with lows around 60.