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Hurricane Marie generates hazardous surf and coastal flooding across Southern California beaches for Labor Day weekend

Hurricane Marie, located hundreds of miles away in the Pacific Ocean, is generating a large southerly swell that is creating hazardous ocean conditions along the Southern California coast. The National Weather Service has issued high surf and coastal flood advisories from Saturday through Tuesday evening. Waves are expected to reach heights of 5 to 8 feet in many areas, with larger waves possible at locations such as Malibu. These conditions are creating life-threatening rip currents and strong surf, prompting Los Angeles County lifeguards to anticipate more than 1,000 water rescues during the holiday weekend. Coastal flooding is expected to impact vulnerable areas, including the Alamitos Peninsula in Long Beach and beachfront properties near the Seal Beach Pier. In Seal Beach, water inundated parking lots, requiring crews to build a berm and pump water back into the ocean. Light rain and increased humidity are forecasted for the region, with the highest potential for light showers occurring on Sunday. Health officials are also warning beachgoers about elevated bacteria levels at nine specific coastal spots, including areas near the Santa Monica Pier and Redondo Beach Pier.

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