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Storm creates huge waves and dangerous currents in southern California
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Hurricane Marie, located hundreds of miles off California’s coast, generated life-threatening surf conditions with waves up to 10 feet high and strong rip currents along southern California beaches over Labor Day weekend.
- The storm is not expected to make landfall but will weaken to a tropical storm by late Sunday, bringing rain to parts of Los Angeles County and causing flooding and runoff impacting water quality.
- Local authorities issued advisories and closures, including Long Beach’s warning against swimming for at least three days and Seal Beach closing beachfront parking lots due to elevated surf and flooding risks.
- Lifeguards in Newport Beach performed 177 rescues on Saturday amid red-flag conditions, emphasizing that only expert swimmers should enter the water due to dangerous currents.
- The National Weather Service and Hurricane Center warned that hazardous beach conditions, including strong currents and potential flooding, would persist for several more days.
