Cooler, Breezy Conditions Expected in Columbus This Weekend

Columbus Tupelo West Point Starkville, MS, October 16, 2026 —

A cold front has brought cooler, fall-like temperatures and breezy conditions to the Columbus, Mississippi, area this weekend, with sunny skies expected both Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday is forecast to be sunny, with highs reaching the upper 60s to lower 70s. A Red Flag Warning is in effect because of wind and dry conditions. The available forecast information does not specify when the warning begins or ends, which areas it covers, or which agency issued it.

Conditions are expected to become calmer Sunday, when plenty of sunshine is forecast to continue. The forecast summary does not provide a specific high temperature for Sunday, so it is unclear how much temperatures may change from Saturday.

The weekend forecast marks a shift toward cooler weather in the Columbus area. Saturday combines the sunny outlook with breezy conditions and the warning, while Sunday is expected to bring more settled winds along with continued sun. No additional details were provided about precipitation, overnight temperatures or how long the cooler pattern is expected to last.

The forecast information identifies wind and dry conditions as the reasons for the Red Flag Warning but does not include further details about the conditions or any related advisories. Residents and visitors should note that the warning is part of the Saturday outlook described here; the information provided does not state whether it will remain in effect on Sunday.

Story summarized from the original created by Ashleigh Bryant on www.wcbi.com, see more information here.

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