- Hurricane Marie, though well offshore, churned up life‑threatening rip currents and surf up to about 10 feet along Southern California beaches over Labor Day, triggering red‑flag warnings.
- Lifeguards in Newport Beach made 177 rescues in one day — officials warn only experts should enter the waves and urge swimming only near lifeguards.
- Some beaches/parking areas were closed and health advisories issued because of runoff and coastal flooding risk; the storm won’t make landfall but will keep dangerous conditions and some rain for a few more days.
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