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Americans observe Memorial Day to honor those who sacrificed their lives in service. The day serves as a reminder of their courage and dedication.

The Mid-South can expect intermittent showers and thunderstorms on Memorial Day, with temperatures in the upper 70s to lower 80s.

Forecasters predict daily thunderstorms across the Mid-South through the weekend, with heavy rain and a risk of flash flooding.

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Showers are expected to continue across parts of the region for several hours, with the best chances along and west of the Mississippi River. Thunderstorms are unlikely.

Multiple scattered showers are forecast across the Mid-South, with the potential for cold air funnels to form, according to weather reports.

Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices, including Driver Service Bureaus, will be closed Monday for Memorial Day and reopen Tuesday.

The office will be closed on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. Residents can purchase licenses online or by phone and report violations through designated channels.

A tornado warning for Jackson County, Mississippi, remains in effect until 5 a.m. CDT, according to the National Weather Service.

Patchy fog and rain showers are impacting the Mid-South early Thursday morning, prompting drivers to exercise caution on the roads.