Hurricane Marie Threatens San Diego With Dangerous Surf and Rain This Labor Day Weekend
San Diego, heads up. Tropical Storm Marie is churning in the Pacific and forecasters say it's on track to become a full hurricane by Wednesday - and could send dangerous surf and rain straight toward San Diego County just in time to mess up Labor Day weekend plans.
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The San Diego Union-Tribune reports Marie is expected to strengthen to hurricane status and could push hazardous surf conditions toward local beaches this weekend. NBC 7 San Diego says rain is also on the table for the holiday. The National Weather Service is actively monitoring the storm's path for potential impacts on the region, according to KPBS.
This is a developing situation and conditions could change fast. Officials haven't issued specific warnings for San Diego County yet, but the NWS is watching closely. Check back for updates as the storm's track becomes clearer.
What This Could Mean for Your Labor Day
Dangerous surf is the most immediate concern flagged in early reports - which means rip currents and rough conditions at San Diego beaches on one of the busiest beach weekends of the year. Rain is also possible, though exact timing and amounts haven't been pinned down yet. If you're planning a beach trip this weekend, stay tuned to local forecasts before you go.
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How Strong Could Marie Get?
Marie is currently a tropical storm but is forecast to reach hurricane strength by Wednesday, per the Union-Tribune. Whether it holds that intensity and exactly how close it tracks to Southern California will determine how bad things get locally. These details are still evolving.
Stay Updated
This story is breaking and details will change as Marie develops. Follow the National Weather Service San Diego, NBC 7, and KPBS for the latest updates on the storm's path and any watches or warnings issued for San Diego County.