Strong storms are approaching the Chicago area on Friday. Highs will be near 80 degrees with breezy conditions, making it the warmest day of the year so far. As a cold front moves into the area late in the day, a few strong or severe storms develop, mainly after 5 p.m. The best chance for storms will be for areas south and southeast of Chicago.

Fox 32 meteorologist Kaitlin Cody has your Friday afternoon forecast. Strong to severe storms are possible Friday night with damaging winds, hail, and a tornado risk, followed by a sharp cooldown and highs in the 40s on Saturday.

Severe thunderstorms are possible for some portions of the Chicago area Friday after a summer-like day with temperatures well into the 70s. Scattered severe storms are possible between 6 p.m. and midnight,