Dallas, Texas – A surge of early-season heat is expected to build across Oklahoma and Texas, pushing temperatures well above normal before a late-period increase in rain chances brings shifting conditions into early April.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, the 8-to-14 day outlook from Friday, March 27 through Thursday, April 2 shows a strong signal for above-normal temperatures across both states, with many areas seeing a high likelihood of sustained warmth.
In Oklahoma, including Oklahoma City and Tulsa, daytime highs are expected to climb into the upper 80s and 90s, creating prolonged stretches of warm afternoons. Dry conditions are expected early in the period.
Across Texas, including Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, similar heat will build, with the most intense warmth across central and north Texas. Heat exposure may become a concern during peak afternoon hours.
Late in the period, increasing moisture could bring scattered showers and thunderstorms across portions of both states, especially across eastern Oklahoma and eastern Texas. While coverage remains uncertain, any storms could bring brief heavy rain and reduced visibility.
Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak heat, and remain alert for changing conditions as rain chances increase later in the period.
This pattern is expected to persist into early April, with additional updates likely as heat and storm trends become clearer.
