As Dallas braces for potentially severe weather, locals are advised to keep an eye on the skies. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has highlighted a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 pm today, cautioning that heavy rains could lead to hazardous conditions. "Scattered thunderstorms will accompany a cold front this afternoon and evening," warned the NWS, noting that "a few storms may become severe with large hail and damaging winds."

The forecast for the coming days doesn't promise much respite, with a mix of thunderstorms and cloudy skies expected to roll over Dallas. Beginning tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of more storms, mainly before 10 pm. The unpredictability of the weather is further highlighted by a 60 percent chance of precipitation rolling into the weekend, "Showers and possibly a thunderstorm," according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook. Locals are advised to stay informed and ready for these conditions.

The weather service's Hazardous Weather Outlook indicates that additional storm chances, as a result of an upper-level disturbance, will persist into the next week. While Dallas residents may be accustomed to such weather patterns, the forecast does not take the sting out of the potential for "strong with small hail and locally heavy rain possible." With temperatures fluctuating sharply, Friday will see highs near 71, whereas Saturday's temperature will hold steady around 63 with a relentless overcasting of showers.

Amidst these forecasts, limited spotter activation may be a necessity, with the NWS informing that there is a potential for such measures "this afternoon and evening." As for those planning to venture outdoors over the weekend, they will be facing wet and potentially stormy conditions, with continuous rain showers and thunderstorms into Saturday night. Even the most prepared Dallas citizens must heed the alert that comes with a 100 percent chance of precipitation, as this kind of certainty in weather forecasting is rare and often, borders on the ominous.