By Khalida Sarwari
The National Weather Service today issued a high wind advisory for coastal sections of the Bay Area through the evening.
The advisory, expected to be in effect until 10 p.m., is being issued as strong and gusty northwest winds developed along the coast today, reaching 45 mph with gusts of up to 50 mph reported near Point Reyes and in Bodega Bay, according to the weather service.
The San Mateo County coast and San Francisco International Airport experienced wind gusts of about 35 mph.
Coastal regions and the San Francisco Bay are expected to experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph, according to the weather service.
Drivers are advised to use extra caution near the coast and across bridges.