Strong winds expected in Palm Springs today

A report from today's paper: "Strong west winds are expected to tear across the mountains of Riverside County and the Coachella Valley today. A low-pressure system from the Northwest will bring strong gusty winds through the region starting this morning and ending early Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS issued a high wind warning effective from 6 this morning to 3 a.m. Wednesday for the local mountains and Coachella Valley. Expected during that time are 20 to 30 mph winds, with widespread gusts of up to 65 mph and isolated gusts up to 80 mph. Winds will be strongest near ridge tops, along desert mountain slopes and adjacent desert foothills, according to an advisory from the weather service. The windy weather could make driving more difficult. NWS forecasters said blowing dust and sand could reduce visibility to near zero at times." Miss Penny Lanes says: Time to wash her hair and get a natural blow dry.