A high wind warning went into effect Friday in Riverside County, where forecasters are expecting winds of between 25 and 35 mph and gusts to 60 mph.

The warning issued by the National Weather Service went into effect at 6 a.m. and is scheduled to expire at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Winds will be strongest through and below passes and canyons, including the Cajon and Banning passes in the Inland Empire, the agency advised.

"Strong winds will make driving difficult, especially for motorists with high profile vehicles," according to the Weather Service. "Freeways most likely to be impacted by strong winds include interstates 10 and 15, and highways 60, 91 and 55.

A herpes outbreak among horses is changing some plans in the Valley this weekend.

Fifteen cases of EHV-1, or horse herpes, have been reported in California this month, with the most recent case at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio.  A Humane Society official says the infected horse was put down this week.

This weekend, there are numerous events scheduled at the Polo Grounds.  And, KPSP Local 2 has been told that all polo matches are cancelled for this weekend.  A meeting is being held Thursday morning to determine whether other events at the Polo Grounds, such as wine tasting, will continue.

LifeStream invites music lovers to help save lives and enter to win a pair of three-day, general admission passes to the 2012 Stagecoach Country Music Festival.

Entry forms for will be available Tuesday, Jan. 24 through Thursday, March 8 at LifeStream’s La Quinta Donor Center, 79-215 Corporate Centre Drive, and at Coachella Valley and High Desert community drives. Three winners of two passes will be selected at random at the conclusion of the promotion.

The center is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. To set a lifesaving appointment, please call 760.777.8844 or go to www.LStream.org.