A windy and warmer day kicks off Friday in Chicago, but a severe storm threat is expected to develop after dark, bringing with it the possibility for damaging winds. CBS Chicago meteorologist Laura Bannon says the risk of severe thunderstorms increases late Friday night.

A line of severe thunderstorms, the first extreme weather event of the year, will hit the Chicago area around midnight Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

The threat of severe weather looms in the Chicago area this week, bringing potential for damaging winds and strong storms to the region.