Heavy Rain, High Winds, Freezing Temps Coming To Dublin

DUBLIN, CA — A Level 2 winter storm is expected to bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and chilly temperatures to Dublin starting Thursday morning. Anywhere from a half-inch to an inch of rain is expected to start falling at around 4 a.m. Thursday and last until roughly noon, according to AccuWeather. Gusts of wind of up to 16 mph are predicted in the early morning, bringing a wind chill temperature of about 45 degrees.

The storm is expected to bring up to 1.15 inches of rain near the coast, and up to four feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, according to the National Weather Service.

Chilly temperatures are expected to continue into Friday morning, and the National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch in Dublin and throughout the interior East Bay from 11 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday. AccuWeather predicts temperatures could drop as low as 35 degrees Thursday night, though the National Weather Service warns that they could dip into the 20s.

Residents are advised to protect sensitive plants, and cover outdoor pipes to avoid freezing.

Friday will see a brief respite from the rain, but it will come back Saturday and Sunday, bringing winds of up to 18 miles an hour and about a half-inch of rain spread out over about seven hours each day.

Dublin businesses and residents can pick up sandbags at the City of Dublin Corporation Yard at 5709 Scarlett Court. A self-serve, sandbag filling station is available with sand, shovels, and bags if the pre-filled bags are gone. The city asks that businesses and residents take 10 or fewer.

The Alameda County Public Works Agency also has sandbags available at their Maintenance and Operations Corporation Yard at 4825 Gleason Drive.

Here are a few flood safety tips, courtesy of the CDC and the City of Dublin:

• Keep garbage cans and cars at least one foot from the curb to avoid blocking stormwater flows.
• Clean debris from storm drains.
• Use generators at least 20 feet from any doors, windows, or vents to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Listen to boil advisories to know if water is safe for bathing and drinking.
• Never drink flood water. During a water advisory, use only bottled, boiled, or treated water for drinking.
• Avoid low-lying areas subject to flooding and don’t drive in flooded areas.
• Keep your car fueled and cell phone charged.
• Bring in outdoor items or tie them securely.
• Check your emergency supplies.
• Have immunization records handy.
• Gathering at least a 3-day supply of non-perishable food and water.