Friday will be another nice day for most of the state as we end our week. With this being the last full weekend before the Christmas holiday, many people have plans for Christmas lights, church events, parties, or other festivities. Unfortunately, if the plans are outdoors this weekend, it would be wise to have an alternate plan.

Rain chances for Saturday and Saturday night have only increased as we’ve watched the system moving our direction. We aren’t expecting any severe weather at this time, but some rain could be heavy.

In the meantime, Friday looks to be a sunny, pleasant day with gusty winds for most of us, but the Gulf Coast could begin their rainy weekend Friday.

North Mississippi

Sunny with a high of 60. Friday night, becoming cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Low of 42.

Central Mississippi

Sunny with a high of 63. Windy with gusts up to 25 miles per hour. Becoming cloudy overnight with a slight chance of a shower. Low of 44.

South Mississippi

Sunny with a high of 65. Breezy with wind gusts up to 25 miles per hour. Becoming cloudy Friday night with a slight chance of a shower. Low of 49.

Gulf Coast

Cloudy with showers likely in the afternoon. High of 64. More showers likely Friday night with a low of 51. Wind gusts up to 25 miles per hour.