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Skyway Bridge reopened to all traffic at 6 p.m.

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is closed because of an approaching line of thunderstorms.
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is closed because of an approaching line of thunderstorms. Florida Department of Transportation

The Skyway Bridge has reopened to all traffic after being closed for more than four hours Wednesday because of high winds and the threat of severe weather.

Strong storms came through the Tampa Bay area Wednesday afternoon as part of a cold front.

This story was originally published May 24, 2017 at 6:07 PM with the headline "Skyway Bridge reopened to all traffic at 6 p.m.."

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