Last night’s rain and gusty winds will continue today, Dec. 14 and linger into early Wednesday.
The National Weather Service yesterday predicted one to three inches of rainfall along the coast with high surf and gust winds of up to 40 mph to accompany the storm system.
Nearly an inch of rain fell between 9 p.m. and 10 a.m. today, with the heaviest rainfall around 7 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
A high surf advisory is in place until Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. A wind advisory is in place until 8 p.m. tonight. A flood advisory is in place until 1:15 p.m. today.
The National Weather Service predicts rain and a possible thunderstorm before 4 p.m. today and then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. with a high temperature near 63 degrees.
Winds could gust as high as 35 mph today but are expected to calm to 20 mph tonight.
Wednesday is predicted to be mostly sunny with a high near 60 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
During periods of significant rainfall, the City advises residents to:
- Avoid swimming in coastal waters for three days following the end of the rainstorm.
- Avoid areas that are subject to sudden flooding.
- Avoid driving through a flooded road or walking across a flowing stream of water.
- Slow down at intersections, especially if signal lights are not working, and treat them as stop signs. Be cautious while driving, especially at night.
- Take appropriate steps to be prepared by securing personal property and vehicles in areas that are prone to flooding.
- Avoid unnecessary trips. If you must travel during the storm, dress in warm, loose layers of clothing. Advise others of your destination and estimated arrival time.
- Be aware of utility workers working in or near the road.
- Stay off sand berms and stay away from City vehicles and machinery operating along the coastline.
- Keep pets inside and ensure they have shelter from the storm.
- Place refuse and recycling carts on the parkway or driveway apron.
- Report street flooding or downed trees by calling 562.570.2700.
- Report downed power lines by calling 9-1-1.
Sand is available at the Long Beach Public Works Public Service Yard at 1651 San Francisco Ave. at the Esther Street Gate. Bags for sand are available at all neighborhood fire stations.
Sand and sandbags are available only to Long Beach residents, who are required to bring their IDs to pick up a maximum of 10 bags. Residents are advised to bring their own shovel or tool to collect sand.
