High winds buffet many areas of Southern California
Strong winds are buffeting many areas of Southern California.
High wind warnings and wind advisories are in effect Friday for large swaths of the region.
The warning area includes the Coachella Valley, where thousands of people are expected to attend the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The National Weather Service warns that blowing dust can greatly reduce visibility.
The northerly winds will become northeasterly and become Santa Anas, bringing a warm-up.
