Dallas, Texas – Texas will stay locked in a warm, mostly dry pattern through October 14, offering ideal conditions for outdoor festivals and early Halloween decorating but also heightening fire concerns in drought-stricken areas. Afternoon highs will continue to trend above seasonal averages across much of the state.
According to the National Weather Service, the 8-to-14-day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across nearly all of Texas, with rainfall expected to run below average in central and western counties. That means fewer storm systems and longer runs of sunshine as mid-October approaches.
Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio will see highs ranging from the low to upper 80s, while West Texas pushes closer to 90 under clear skies. The pattern benefits outdoor fall activities, but fire officials warn that dry soils and vegetation could quickly fuel brush fires. Residents are urged to follow burn bans and limit outdoor flames.
The warm, dry setup is expected to hold statewide through October 14, with no significant cold front or rainmaker expected until later in the month.
