Series Of Rain Storms To Drench Long Beach: Where To Find Sandbags

LONG BEACH, CA — The first in a series of upcoming storms will bring rain and mountain snow Wednesday night into Thursday in Long Beach, according to the National Weather Service.

Following mid-week rain, dry weather is expected in most areas on Friday and Saturday. However, a second and likely much stronger storm will arrive on Sunday with periods of moderate to heavy rain through Tuesday, forecasters said.

"Unfortunately the front and heaviest rain will hit LA county during the morning rush hour," the weather service said.

The storm is expected to bring anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of rain with the possibility of 4 to 5 inches in foothills and mountains, forecasters predicted. Snow levels are expected to drop to 3,000 feet Thursday night through Sunday.

Long Beach officials said those living in low-lying areas should prepare accordingly due to the area being prone to flooding. Long Beach residents were encouraged to prepare sandbags.

Sandbags are available to Long Beach residents at the following locations:

• Fire Station 7 (2295 Elm St.)
• Fire Station 12 (1199 Artesia Blvd.)
• Fire Station 13 (2475 Adriatic Ave.)
• Fire Station 14 (5200 Eliot St.)
• Lifeguard Station (72nd Place and Ocean Boulevard)

Residents are required to bring their IDs and can pick up a maximum of 10 bags. Those collecting sand were also urged to bring their own shovel or tools. Collecting sand from the beach is illegal.