Event Brief
UPDATED Sep 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Sep 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Coastal LA areas prep for high surf, flooding
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Coastal communities in the Los Angeles area are preparing for possible impacts from Tropical Storm Marie, with effects expected as early as Friday. In Long Beach, crews built a berm and the Marine Safety Bureau has sand and sandbags ready for residents, though waves may still overtop barriers.
WHO: NBC4 First Alert weather team; Long Beach crews; Rob Covell and Siobhan Gadallah (Long Beach residents); Marine Safety Bureau
WHAT: Crews and local agencies take coastal protection steps, including building a berm and staging sand and sandbags, ahead of high surf and potential flooding tied to Tropical Storm Marie.
WHEN: Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 9:44 PM ET
WHERE: Long Beach, CA
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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