Marie Brings Showers to SoCal, But Landfall Is Unlikely
Tropical Storm Marie formed off Mexico and could strengthen into a hurricane, but forecast models largely keep its core offshore as a trough pulls it north. While some ensemble runs show a chance of rainfall for Southern California, the overall expectation is limited showers and higher surf rather than a landfall, with Northern California more likely to see rain as Marie weakens; El Niño warming is contributing to a busy eastern Pacific storm season.