A hurricane could form near Southern California this week. Seriously.

A tropical storm off Mexico's coast is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and move toward Southern California this week. Weather officials are monitoring the storm's path, which could bring rain and high surf to the region during the Labor Day weekend.

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National24 articles from 8 sources across the spectrum· Updated Sep 3, 2026

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  1. Aug 31A hurricane could form near Southern California this week
  2. Sep 1Pacific hurricane could impact Southern California Labor Day weekend
  3. Sep 2Tropical Storm Marie to become hurricane: What it means for Southern California's Labor Day weekend

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Last development · Sep 2 — Tropical Storm Marie to become hurricane: What it means for Southern California's Labor Day weekend

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Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Sep 2, 2026

5 ways future Hurricane Marie could impact SoCal on Labor Day weekend

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Sep 1, 2026

Could a hurricane send floods to Southern California for Labor Day weekend?

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KTLA Los AngelesCenter· Sep 3, 2026

Will Hurricane Marie bring rain to Southern California this weekend?

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· Sep 3, 2026

Tropical Storm Marie upgraded to hurricane, could bring rain, high surf to Southern California for Labor Day

KTLA Los AngelesCenter· Sep 2, 2026

Marie set to reach hurricane strength Wednesday. What Southern California can expect

FoxlaCenter· Sep 2, 2026

Tropical Storm Marie to become hurricane: What it means for Southern California's Labor Day weekend

FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI NewsCenter· Sep 1, 2026

Tropical Storm Marie could bring more high surf to SoCal Labor Day weekend

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