Gusts of up to 65 mph may hit the valley

Strong winds are expected throughout Palm Springs. The newspaper is reporting: "Forecasters warned of strong winds and low visbility in the Coachella Valley today as a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska moves toward Southern California. Sustained wind speeds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 65 mph are expected Thursday afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service issued a high wind warning that’s in effect until 10 p.m. and said blowing dust and sand could cut visibility to nearly zero at times. The winds from the west foretell the coming of a low-pressure system that’s moving south along the West Coast. The system was centered over Oregon early this morning, according to the weather service. As the system reaches the Southland on Friday, forecasters from the weather service and AccuWeather predict that the Coachella Valley’s high temperatures will sink into the 60s as the valley faces a slight chance of rain. Skies are expected to clear and temperatures will begin to rebound over the weekend." Miss Penny Lane says: She's prepared because last night she drove to the new Rite-Aid on Sunrise to buy more bobby pins to fasten down her spring bonnet.