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Hurricane Marie, which formed in the eastern Pacific on September 1, is not expected to make landfall in California. Instead, the storm will curve northwest, bringing tropical moisture to the U.S. Southwest. Arizona faces a 20-30% chance of storms from September 3 to 5, with potential flash flooding in southeast regions. California may see minor coastal impacts, but no direct hurricane strike is anticipated.
Tropical Storm Marie, which formed off Mexico’s coast on September 2, 2026, is expected to remain offshore but will pull moisture into the southwestern United States. Arizona faces a 30-40% chance of rain from Thursday night to Saturday morning, while Southern California may see scattered showers and up to 0.5 inches of rain in mountainous areas by Labor Day. The storm is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before weakening as it moves northwest.
Severe winter storms fueled by El Niño and atmospheric rivers have set rainfall records in Southern California, with Phoenix expecting weaker systems and less rain due to topography. Despite this, Arizona is still forecasted to receive widespread rain and snow, with the heaviest rainfall expected Tuesday into Wednesday and significant snowfall above 6,500 feet. Excessive runoff may lead to road closures and unsafe recreation, with unsettled weather continuing into Saturday and temperatures dropping from the mid-70s to the lower 60s and upper 50s by Thursday.