Sonoma is getting ahead of the rain. With an atmospheric river expected to bring heavy rainfall to the North Bay this week, the city has set up free sand and is offering sandbags so residents can shore up low-lying areas before the skies open. A self-serve sand pile is now available at Depot Park for DIY bag filling, and City Hall will distribute a limited number of prefilled sandbags during normal business hours. It’s a quick, practical buffer for homeowners and small businesses aiming to keep water where it belongs, outside.
What the forecast says
The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain and gusty winds from Wednesday through Friday, with the strongest bands expected late Wednesday into Thursday, and a slight chance of thunderstorms……