Tropical Storm Marie formed off Mexico’s coast on Tuesday morning and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane over open water. While the storm itself is expected to stay far from land, forecast models suggest its leftover moisture could be drawn toward Southern California, bringing at least an inch of rain to areas between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties on Labor Day.
That rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding in parts of Southern California, but it also comes with an upside. Recent rains can help delay the start of wildfire season by keeping vegetation greener for longer. The forecast remains uncertain and is likely to shift over the next few days, so anyone with holiday weekend plans in Southern California should keep checking the latest updates.
For Sacramento and the rest of Northern California, this storm is expected to have no direct impact. The weather here stays dry and clear while our southern neighbors may be reaching for umbrellas. With forecast models still developing, this is a story to track through the week. What are your Labor Day plans, and would rain change them?
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