Recreational Report
Issued by NWS Jackson, MS

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Recreational Forecast
National Weather Service Jackson MS
847 PM CDT Mon Oct 6 2025

MSZ043-049-070900-
Ross Barnett Reservoir-
847 PM CDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...THE FORECAST FOR THE ROSS BARNETT RESERVOIR...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 mph. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers
after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in
the evening. Waters a moderate chop, with choppiest waters in the
upper reservoir.
.TUESDAY...South winds around 5 mph shifting to the west in the
afternoon. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms during the day. Some thunderstorms may produce
heavy rainfall. Waters smooth.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 5 mph. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of showers during
the night. A slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Waters
smooth.
.WEDNESDAY...North winds 10 to 15 mph. Waters a moderate chop,
with choppiest waters in the lower reservoir, especially near the
spillway.

$$

MSZ030-031-070900-
Columbus Lake-
847 PM CDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...THE FORECAST FOR COLUMBUS LAKE...

.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Showers likely in the
evening. A slight chance of thunderstorms during the night. A
chance of showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce
heavy rainfall. Waters a light chop.
.TUESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 mph. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall.
Waters a light chop.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...West winds around 5 mph shifting to the north
after midnight. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A
chance of showers during the night. A slight chance of
thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce
heavy rainfall in the evening. Waters smooth.
.WEDNESDAY...North winds 10 to 15 mph. Waters a moderate chop,
with choppiest waters in the south.

$$

MSZ052-070900-
Okatibbee Lake-
847 PM CDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...THE FORECAST FOR OKATIBBEE LAKE...

.TONIGHT...Southeast winds around 5 mph. A chance of showers and
a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
chance of showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce
heavy rainfall in the evening. Waters smooth.
.TUESDAY...South winds around 5 mph. Patchy fog in the morning. A
slight chance of showers in the morning. A slight chance of
thunderstorms during the day. A chance of showers in the
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Waters
smooth.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Northwest winds around 5 mph. A slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of showers during
the night. A slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Waters
smooth.
.WEDNESDAY...North winds 5 to 10 mph. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waters a light chop.

$$

MSZ026-070900-
Grenada Lake-
847 PM CDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...THE FORECAST FOR GRENADA LAKE...

.TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 mph. Showers likely and a chance
of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms
may produce heavy rainfall. Waters a light chop.
.TUESDAY...Southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. A
chance of showers during the day. A chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in
the morning. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the
afternoon. Waters smooth.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds around 5 mph. A chance of showers in
the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
after midnight. Waters smooth.
.WEDNESDAY...North winds 5 to 10 mph. Waters a light chop.

$$

ARZ075-LAZ009-016-MSZ018-034-040-047-070900-
Mississippi River and nearby lakes north of Interstate 20-
847 PM CDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...THE FORECAST FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND NEARBY LAKES NORTH
OF INTERSTATE 20...

.TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 mph. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Some
thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall after midnight. Waters a
light chop.
.TUESDAY...West winds around 5 mph shifting to the northwest in
the afternoon. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of
showers during the day. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the
afternoon. Waters smooth.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...North winds 5 to 10 mph. Waters a light chop.
.WEDNESDAY...North winds 10 to 15 mph. Waters a moderate chop,
with choppiest waters in the south.

$$

LAZ016-025-026-MSZ047-053-059-060-070900-
Mississippi River and nearby lakes south of Interstate 20-
847 PM CDT Mon Oct 6 2025

...THE FORECAST FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND NEARBY LAKES SOUTH
OF INTERSTATE 20...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...South winds around 5 mph. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms during the night. Patchy fog after midnight.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Waters smooth.
.TUESDAY...Southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to the north in
the afternoon. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms
may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon. Waters smooth.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds around 5 mph. Waters smooth.
.WEDNESDAY...North winds 10 to 15 mph. Waters a moderate chop,
with choppiest waters in the south.

$$