LA Prepares for Rain, High Surf as Hurricane Marie Tracks Offshore

Wikipedia Commons. Los Angeles is preparing for light to moderate rain, potential coastal flooding and high surf

Coastal Flood and High Surf Advisories in effect Saturday through Tuesday; crews focused on burn scars and catch basins.

By Carlos Reyes

Los Angeles is preparing for light to moderate rain, potential coastal flooding and high surf with dangerous rip currents over the Labor Day weekend as Hurricane Marie is expected to remain well offshore, city officials said.

The National Weather Service has not issued any watches, warnings or advisories for the city itself, but a Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory will be in effect from Saturday morning through Tuesday evening for Los Angeles County beaches.

Mayor Karen Bass’s office is coordinating with the Emergency Management Department, Fire Department, Police Department, County Public Works and other agencies. Officials urged residents to drive carefully on potentially slick roads and stay out of the water at local beaches.