The Florida Highway Patrol has closed the Skyway Bridge as of 1:30 PM due to dangerous wind gusts reaching 60 MPH. Motorists are urged to find alternative routes and avoid flooded roadways.
Stay off Bay Area roads unless absolutely necessary.
Read: USGS Deploys Wave Sensors In Florida To Track Hurricane Helene
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