The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a hazardous weather outlook early this morning, warning North and Central Texans of potential severe weather conditions stretching into next week. According to the report, isolated storms could crop up later today, particularly west of Highway 281, bringing the threat of hail and powerful wind, according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook.

As we roll into Thursday and Friday, citizens should expect a 30 to 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily after 2 pm and before 2 am, respectively. While the south-southeast wind gusts might reach as high as 20 mph, according to the National Weather Service, the real action kicks in over the weekend. A cold front is expected to sweep through, upping the ante with a 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. It's not just the rain that will affect locals, but also the accompanying east-northeast winds blowing hard at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.

The skies will offer little reprieve as the weekend progresses. Saturday's storms will persist into the night, only to be followed by a likely continuation of stormy weather into Sunday morning. Change will finally emerge at the dawn of the new week, when the weather clears up, revealing mostly sunny skies by Monday with a high around 72 degrees, and continuing into Tuesday with highs potentially cresting at 81 degrees.

For those dreading the whiplash of North Texas weather, planning becomes imperative. The "scattered thunderstorms will accompany a cold front Thursday afternoon and evening," the Hazardous Weather Outlook cautions, hinting at the possibility of severe weather featuring "large hail and damaging winds." While "spotter activation is not expected at this time," the report notes that upcoming storms over the weekend could intensify and bring additional threats of strong winds and potentially heavy rainfall. Dallasites and their neighbors should keep an eye on the skies and stay informed as the forecast develops.