Event Brief
SoCal coastal areas brace for high surf, flooding
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 03, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Summary: Coastal communities across Southern California are preparing for possible high surf and coastal flooding over Labor Day weekend as Hurricane Marie’s swell approaches. In Laguna Beach, erosion has already forced part of a parking lot to close, and officials warn more closures may follow. At Aliso Beach, large waves have exposed rocks by stripping away sand.
WHO: Residents near the coast; Kai Bond, marine safety chief of the City of Laguna Beach; NBC4 First Alert weather team
WHAT: Communities prepare for high surf, rip currents, and potential coastal flooding; some coastal access is already affected by erosion.
WHEN: Sep 02, 2026
WHERE: Southern California
WHY: The swell generated by Hurricane Marie could bring large waves, rip currents, and coastal flooding to the region over the holiday weekend.
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