Category 1 Hurricane Marie is swirling southwest of the Baja California peninsula. FOX Weather Meteorologist Melanie Black breaks down how Southern California will see dangerous surf as an enhanced southwest monsoon increases the risk of flash flooding through Labor Day weekend.
THE TAKEAWAY
- Southern California experienced a rare September rainfall event as the remnants of Hurricane Marie moved through the region.
- The tropical system brought a combination of rain, high surf and coastal impacts to parts of the California coast.
- Hot, dry weather is expected to return as high pressure rebuilds over the Southwest later this week.
LOS ANGELES – The active eastern Pacific hurricane season, fueled by a powerful Super El Niño, sent a rare burst of September rainfall into Southern California as the remnants of Hurricane Marie moved inland.
According to the National Weather Service, Los Angeles typically receives just 0.21 inches of rain during the entire month of September.
The remnants of Marie brought rare September rainfall to Los Angeles on Tuesday.
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With the remnants of Marie bringing showers and coastal impacts to Southern California, Los Angeles International Airport has already recorded 0.60 inches of rainfall this month, nearly three times the monthly average.
In the City of Angels, the transition from summer to fall is typically dry, with September ranking as one of Los Angeles’ driest months.
Let’s take a look at what prediction markets are forecasting for Los Angeles’ total rainfall by the end of September.
Marie hasn’t just opened the door to rare September rain, it’s also generated powerful surf at some of California’s most iconic beaches while accelerating coastal erosion.
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With the tropical moisture in and out of Los Angeles like a vacationing tourist, the city is forecast to return to regularly scheduled programming for September.
Light rain and clouds are seen over Downtown on September 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
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According to the NWS, a strengthening ridge of high pressure will bring several days of hot, dry weather to Southern California after the remnants of Marie depart, making additional widespread rainfall increasingly unlikely.
