Dallas residents are bracing for a windy and potentially stormy week ahead, according to the latest weather forecasts. The skies are set to clear this afternoon, kicking off a windy weekend with gusts that could top 35 mph. "South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon," says the National Weather Service, signaling a breezier change on the horizon.

Tonight's forecasts are slightly milder, although locals should expect a south wind maintaining speeds between 15 to 20 mph. These gusts could reach up to 30 mph, a nod to the old saying in Texas that if you don't like the weather, just wait a minute. Sunday's conditions seem promising for those with outdoor plans, with temperatures hovering around the high 80s and winds around 15 mph, although these could hit as strong as 25 mph in gusts.

The workweek is set to start with mostly cloudy skies on Monday, with a high near 81 degrees. Winds will remain strong, with south wind 10 to 20 mph, and potential gusts as high as 25 mph. However, change is coming with showers and thunderstorms likely to strike during the early hours of Tuesday. "Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 am...with a south southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph," according to the National Weather Service.

After the Tuesday morning storms clear, the forecast predicts partly sunny skies with a high of 86 degrees and continuing strong winds. Despite the earlier downpours, Tuesday evening is expected to be partly cloudy with the low settling around 65 degrees. The midweek outlook looks mostly sunny with highs in the mid-80s and calmer winds, setting the stage for a pleasant stretch. However, toward the end of the week, there's a slight chance of more showers and thunderstorms, keeping residents on their toes with the ever-changing Texas climate.