Dallas residents can look forward to a pleasant week of weather with sunny skies and mild temperatures. The calm before the storm will see temperatures rising gradually throughout the week, hitting a high near 72 today with a northwest wind picking up speed in the afternoon.

The tranquility continues into tonight, with clear skies and a low of around 49. Although winds are expected to drop off in the evening, they could still cause gusts as high as 20 mph. Gradually warming up, Thursday promises sunshine once more, with a high near 78 and a gentle breeze from the north. The evening will bring a clear night and a low of around 52, according to the National Weather Service.

The warming trend goes on Friday, with sunshine and a high approaching the 80s. The wind will shift, coming from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. But as Friday night rolls in, the sky will become partly cloudy and the low will settle around 60.

Saturday's forecast introduces the possibility of more dynamic weather, with partly sunny conditions and a high near 78. The wind will be robust, gusting as high as 35 mph. Come Saturday night, there's a decent 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a partly cloudy sky and a low of around 58. The start of next week could bring some wet weather with a 30 percent chance of showers on Monday, and by Tuesday, showers and a possible thunderstorm are expected. Highs will hover in the mid-70s, with the chance of precipitation climbing to 80 percent.