What Hurricane Marie Means for Labor Day Weekend Weather
Summary
Hurricane Marie is moving offshore of Southern California but will still affect the area’s Labor Day weekend weather. It will bring some rain, possible thunderstorms, rough ocean waves, and a risk of minor coastal flooding.Key Facts
- Hurricane Marie is about 700 miles south of Point Conception, moving west-northwest and slowly weakening.
- Tropical moisture from Marie is causing light to moderate rain in Southern California, especially Los Angeles County.
- Foothill areas in the San Gabriel Valley could get up to half an inch of rain, and some mountain spots up to an inch.
- There is up to a 15% chance of thunderstorms in Los Angeles County on Sunday, which may cause brief heavy rain.
- Roads could be slick due to rain, but widespread flooding is not expected; there is a 5% chance of minor urban flooding.
- Large ocean waves of 5 to 8 feet, with some nearing 10 feet, will affect south-facing beaches, creating dangerous rip currents and strong surges.
- Coastal flooding is possible during high tides, especially in Avalon (Catalina Island), Alamitos Peninsula (Long Beach), and parts of the Oxnard to Malibu coastline.
- Showers and storms may continue into early next week due to remnant moisture from Marie.
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