The National Weather Service is advising Southern California residents of four risks to watch for this Labor Day weekend.
The four risks are strong rip currents and large waves, coastal flooding, rain and warm temperatures.
According to NWS, there is a “high” risk of strong rip currents and large waves starting Saturday and lasting through Tuesday.
“[They will create] hazardous ocean swimming conditions,” weather officials advised, recommending beachgoers only swim near lifeguards and know their limits while staying off rock jetties.
As for the coastal flooding, the Weather Service is forecasting “significant beach erosion” along with shallow flooding of south-facing beaches, bike paths and low-lying roads. The highest risks are in the communities of Avalon (Santa Catalina Island); Long Beach, Malibu and Point Mugu on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Also in the forecast is a moderate chance of light rain and showers on Sunday, with those chances decreasing Monday and Tuesday. It will impact outdoor events and activities and possibly create hazardous driving conditions.
To top things off, temperatures will be warm throughout the weekend. According to NWS, highs will reach 90-95 between Saturday and Tuesday; the heat will be felt the most away from the coast.
The Weather Service advises residents to be aware of their surroundings and heed warnings from officials.
The conditions are being caused by Hurricane Marie, which will remain well off the SoCal coast but will still “bring impacts to the region” throughout the Labor Day weekend, the National Weather Service’s Area Forecast Discussion indicates, adding that rain is most likely in Los Angeles and Ventura counties late Saturday and Sunday.
Marie is expected to travel north-northwest while weakening over the next few days.
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