Residents in the Dallas area should keep an eye on the sky in the coming days as scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist. According to a forecast released early this morning, there’s a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms starting this afternoon, with the likelihood of precipitation continuing intermittently through next Thursday. Temperatures are expected to hover in the low 90s, potentially creating hazardous conditions for outdoor activities, says the National Weather Service.