Good evening. Southern California. I'm Aaron Jolly.

In Here's story today, dangerous winds are taking charge.

A High Wind Warning goes into effect late tonight for the mountains and valleys. Northeast winds will ramp up, gusting up to 65 miles an hour by Saturday morning.

This creates hazardous travel, especially for high profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor items now before the winds pick up.

The rest of us stay sunny and dry.

Step outside in Greater Los Angeles and you'll feel 75 degrees under clear skies. North winds blow at 10 to 15 miles an hour. Tonight, temperatures drop to 50 degrees with gusts hitting 20 miles an hour.

Down in San Diego County, expect sunny skies and a high of 69 degrees. Northwest winds gust to 25 miles an hour this afternoon. Tonight cools to 51 degrees.

The Inland Empire sees sunny skies and a high near 72 degrees. North winds are strong, gusting to 30 miles an hour. Watch for blowing dust on Saturday. Tonight, lows drop to 49 degrees.

Looking ahead, we stay dry.

Friday brings sunny skies and highs near 75. The offshore flow keeps us warm through the weekend.

By Sunday, temperatures climb to the low 80s. That's 49 degrees above normal for early March.

The heat breaks early next week. Highs return to the upper 60s and low 70s by Tuesday.

See you tomorrow.

For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast See you tomorrow.