Hurricane Marie won't hit California, but impacts possible

Key Points:

• Hurricane Marie is currently located well off Mexico's Pacific coast and is forecasted by most models to continue moving west-northwest, keeping it far from California.
• A minority of models suggest Marie could take a more northerly path toward Southern or Central California, but experts believe drier air and cooler ocean temperatures would weaken the storm significantly before any potential land impact.
• Despite Marie staying offshore, Southern California may experience high surf, dangerous rip currents, and coastal flooding due to swells generated by the storm this weekend.
• Increased showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of the Western U.S., including California, due to a southward plunge of the jet stream pulling tropical moisture, which could cause localized flooding especially in hilly or urban areas.
• Residents in California and the Desert Southwest are advised to monitor forecasts, avoid ocean activities unless experienced, and postpone outdoor plans in vulnerable areas due to the risk of flash flooding from thunderstorms.