We were up early, reading the weather reports, and it was absolutely mild and clear.  Now (about 7:25 AM) the winds have kicked up, and here's what the weather service has to say for LA County and environs:

THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PST WEDNESDAY. * TIMING: WINDS WILL STRENGTHEN THROUGH THE MORNING AND PEAK IN THE AFTERNOON.  * WINDS: NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 30 TO 40 MPH WITH LOCAL GUSTS TO 60 MPH WILL BE LIKELY. THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED BELOW PASSES AND CANYONS. * IMPACTS: THE GUSTY WINDS WILL MAKE TRAVEL DIFFICULT FOR HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…  A HIGH WIND WARNING MEANS A HAZARDOUS HIGH WIND EVENT IS EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. SUSTAINED WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH OR GUSTS OF 58 MPH OR MORE CAN LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE. &&