The forecast from KXAS-TV (NBC5) is showing a 20% chance of rain in Dallas at noon, with rain chances slowly increasing over the rest of the afternoon. There is a 40% chance of rain at 3 p.m., which will increase to 80% by 5 p.m.

First Alert Weather Days have been issued for both Saturday and Sunday due to the severe weather threat in the afternoons and evenings. Coverage of storms will be greatest Saturday afternoon, with more isolated storms on Sunday.

Severe thunderstorms are expected to sweep North Texas over the weekend, bringing potential large hail and damaging winds to the region. There is a low tornado threat. On Friday evening, forecasters say scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop ahead of a stalled front.