Texas Heat Surge: Near 100° This Weekend, Extreme Fire Danger Rising

Written on 03/19/2026
David Reimer

Texas is heating up fast, and this weekend could bring some of the hottest March temperatures on record across parts of the state.

In today’s Texas Weather Roundup, David Reimer breaks down the stretch of hot, dry weather ahead, including widespread 90s, possible triple-digit temperatures in West Texas, and very high to extreme fire danger by Saturday. We also look at when the next cool front arrives early next week and why rain chances remain limited across Texas for now.

In this update:
• Near-record to record March heat this weekend
• 90s statewide with some areas near 100°
• Very high to extreme fire danger Saturday
• Dry pattern continues with little to no rain in sight
• Cooler air pushes in early next week
• Long-range hints of a more active pattern later on

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