Use Extreme Caution If Crossing San Mateo Bridge

The California Highway Patrol this morning is reporting wind advisories for some bridges in the Bay Area.

Advisories are in effect for the Bay Bridge, the San Mateo Bridge and the Altamont Pass, according to the CHP.

Drivers taking these routes are asked to keep both hands on the wheel and be attentive to driving.

The National Weather Service is reporting winds could reach up to 45 mph today.

Other storm-related problems in Bay Area:

The San Francisco Bay Ferry has canceled several morning runs due to today’s storm.

All morning runs servicing South San Francisco/East Bay, all morning runs servicing Harbor Bay/San Francisco and four morning runs servicing Oakland/Alameda/San Francisco have been canceled.

Officials are still working to determine if the 8:10 a.m. run servicing Oakland/Alameda/San Francisco will be canceled.

Officials said information on afternoon and evening runs will be available later today.

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San Francisco International Airport is seeing numerous flight cancellations and delays today due to a storm descending on the Bay Area.

Airport duty manager Nancie Parker said 212 flights have been canceled today.

Ninety-nine of the cancellations are departures and 113 are arrivals. Parker said the airport will also likely see long flight delays today.

She said delays could reach more than three hours starting around 8 a.m., when air traffic increases.

More storm coverage:

More Than 21K Customers Without Power In Bay Area.

Cal Fire Warns of Home Heating Dangers as Storm Approaches.

Before Storm Hits, Check Your Homeowners, Renters Policies.

Batten Down The Hatches! Prepare For Heavy Rains, High Winds. We have a video on how to fill sandbags quickly and where to check for power outage updates in your area.

Avoid Storm Repair Scams.

Slippery When Wet! CHP Reminds You How To Drive In Drizzly Weather and What To Do If Hydroplaning.

--Bay City News

--Image via CHP