Hurricane Marie: What to expect in SoCal this weekend and how to plan accordingly

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Set us as preferred Here is how Hurricane Marie could affect Labor Day weekend in Southern California:Forecasters expect a 6- to 8-foot south swell, bringing strong surf and rip currents to beaches and a chance of rain, thunderstorms and a return to muggy weather as thousands of people flock to the coast to celebrate the long weekend.The National Weather Service said higher tides would begin Saturday but peak Monday and Tuesday, with tides topping 7 feet.High Surf and dangerous Rip Currents are expected Labor Day weekend into early next week.Coastal Flooding is possible especially for vulnerable south-facing coasts.

Always swim near a lifeguard, Stay off rocks and Jetties.Heed advice from Local officials.#CAwx pic.twitter.com/e0vabebXMQThe storm is expected to bring back that muggy weather California experienced late last month, with humidity levels ranging from 35% to 50% over the weekend and temperatures in the mid-80s along the coast.There’s also a chance of light rain, measuring up to a quarter of an inch, arriving by Sunday across the region, and a 5% to 10% chance of thunderstorms, according to the weather service.The south swell is also coinciding with a period of evening high tides, which could result in an “increasing chance of moderate coastal flooding” in low-lying areas including Avalon, the Alamitos Peninsula in Long Beach, Malibu and Point Mugu, according to the weather service.Officials say Hurricane Marie will never get close to the California coast.

The closest the storm’s core will get to Los Angeles is 800 miles away.So the storm does not necessarily mean people will have to change weekend plans.

“Temperatures will not be overly warm, but it’s a holiday weekend and a warm time of year, so we’re expecting a lot of people are planning beach trips and family events.We’d encourage people, if ...