NewsFox 5 San Diego & KUSI — Local NewsSeptember 1, 2026San Diego
Tropical Storm Marie to cause high surf and fire weather risks in San Diego County
Tropical Storm Marie is expected to generate dangerous surf and rip currents along the Southern California coast during the Labor Day weekend. Simultaneously, increasing winds through mid-week are projected to elevate fire weather risks across San Diego County.
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Residents and visitors face increased risks of ocean hazards and wildfire conditions throughout the Labor Day holiday period.
Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Marie formed off the coast of Baja California.
- The storm is expected to bring dangerous surf and high rip currents to Southern California.
- The weather impacts are expected to occur over the Labor Day weekend.
- The storm is projected to strengthen into a hurricane by Wednesday.
- The storm is not forecast to make landfall.
- Increasing winds through mid-week will elevate fire weather risks in San Diego County.
Who's Mentioned
otherTropical Storm Marie“The weather system causing the forecasted surf conditions.”locationSan Diego County“The region facing elevated fire weather risks.”locationTamarack Beach“A beach in northern San Diego County cited for previous erosion.”locationBaja California“The location where the storm formed.”locationSouthern California“The region expected to experience high surf.”organizationNational Hurricane Center“The agency providing the storm tracking and forecast data.”