Residents in Dallas and surrounding areas should brace themselves for an onslaught of stormy weather expected to kick off Thursday and potentially wreak havoc through the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, the forthcoming disturbance marks a massive shift from the milder conditions seen earlier in the week.

Beginning Thursday, the forecast outlines a mostly cloudy day with high winds near 79 degrees and gusts as high as 30 mph. The situation is expected to deteriorate overnight with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 am, complicating conditions with gusts possibly reaching up to 35 mph.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook, alerting that "storm chances will continue through the rest of the week and into the weekend." Notably, by Friday, the chance of precipitation spikes to 80%, with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day, potentially bringing high winds gusting up to 40 mph.

Unsettled weather is poised to persist with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday, where the wind will be assertive, possibly reaching up to 45 mph gusts. Come Sunday, the likelihood of showers continues unabated, maintaining a vigorous south wind that could sustain gusts as high as 35 mph. It's a forecast that seldom allows for Dallas residents to catch a break.

The Hazardous Weather Outlook warns that while frequent lightning is a given from these storms, the threat level for severe weather will ramp up from Friday into Sunday. "Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threats, though there is a low chance for a tornado or two," the outlook states, hinting at a rather tumultuous end to the week for North and Central Texans.

In terms of severe weather preparation, it appears that, for now, spotters will not be needed. However, the outlook cautions that this could change, and encourages residents to stay vigilant and informed as the stormy conditions approach.