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.

The Palm Desert City Council voted to give the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa $1 million dollars to help fund a water park Thursday.

The $1 million will be in the form of a rebate from its transient occupancy tax once the park opens.

Under the plan passed by the City Council, the Marriott will be given back the additional revenue generated by the water park until the refund reaches $1 million.

The JW Marriott is asking Palm Desert to contribute $1 million towards a water park on the resort's property.

The Palm Desert City Council will consider the request by the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa on Thursday.

The resort said the proposed $9 million water park is "vital" to the future of Desert Springs, allowing it to become the "predominant player in the leisure market."