Dallas residents should brace for a week of stormy weather, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to roll in Wednesday afternoon, increasing in likelihood as the week progresses. The forecast for the Dallas area calls for a high near 86 degrees today with patchy fog clearing by mid-morning, but the rest of the week is set to bring a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly overnight Wednesday and into Thursday morning, with the likelihood of precipitation set at 60 to 80 percent, according to the National Weather Service.

While spotter activation is not anticipated at this time, some storms could become severe, states a hazardous weather outlook posted by the National Weather Service Fort Worth TX. Residents in the path of these storms are encouraged to remain vigilant, as the possibility for strong to severe storms is particularly high Wednesday night and Thursday. The same outlook also spells out isolated thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening in western North Texas.

Moreover, a Flood Warning continues for various rivers across Texas, including the Trinity River at Dallas which is experiencing minor flooding. The Flood Warning for the Trinity River at Dallas will stay in effect until tomorrow evening. At 35 feet, some low water crossings will be inundated, with cattle and grazing areas underwater, so locals are urged to avoid these areas. The river's current stage is at 36.1 feet, which sits above the flood stage. It is expected to recede below this stage tomorrow morning and continue to drop over the coming days.

Residents are advised to stay current with weather developments and heed all warnings from local authorities. The precautionary measures include not driving through flooded areas and exercising caution near riverbanks. As the weekend approaches, the community is reminded to anticipate continued daily storm chances with a persistent potential for severe weather.