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Sunshine Skyway Bridge closed to all traffic due to high winds

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TAMPA BAY, Fla. -- High winds throughout the Bay Area have caused officials to close the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Friday morning.

At approximately 7:49 a.m. FHP made the decision to close the bridge.

They say wind speeds have accelerated to 57 mph and gusts have reached 64 mph. The bridge is closed to all traffic.