California could get a rare tropical rain hit from Hurricane Marie as Pacific erupts with 3 storms

Southern California could be in line for a rare tropical rainmaker this weekend as Hurricane Marie churns through the Pacific and sends moisture toward the Golden State. Marie strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday evening and is expected to drift north while holding its strength for the next few days.

Satellite image showing Hurricane Lowell (left), Hurricane Karina (center), and Hurricane Marie (right) over the Pacific Ocean. — A satellite image shows Hurricane Lowell (left), Hurricane Karina (center), and Hurricane Marie (right) on Thursday, September 3, 2026, over the Pacific Ocean. NOAA/AFP via Getty Images

The storm is predicted to eventually weaken over open water hundreds of miles from California.

But its moisture could still make the trip.

Two women holding umbrellas cross a street in Beverly Hills during heavy rain. — Women cross the street in Beverly Hills, California, during heavy rain on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. Anadolu via Getty Images

High-altitude winds may pull tropical moisture from Marie into Southern California, southern Nevada and the western Four Corners this weekend, bringing potentially beneficial rain showers to the region.

There is no current expectation of flooding in Southern California from the storm.

Beachgoers will have a different problem.

Mud waves at Will Rogers State Beach during heavy rain in Los Angeles. — Mud waves are seen at Will Rogers State Beach during heavy rain on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. Apu Gomes for California Post

South-facing beaches could get hit with high surf and dangerous rip currents, making conditions hazardous along the coast.

Marie is part of a busy week in the tropical Pacific, where three hurricanes are currently spinning across the basin.

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A pedestrian holding a red and black umbrella crosses a wet street in heavy rain with cars and traffic lights visible through the downpour. — A pedestrian crosses Spring Street in Chinatown during a heavy downpour on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

And while Marie has been getting plenty of attention in California, another storm is threatening to become a much bigger headache for Hawaii.

Hurricane Lowell has exploded into a powerful Category 4 storm with peak winds of 140 mph.

The hurricane was located south of Hilo, Hawaii, and is forecast to make a sharp turn north.

That could bring Lowell near Hawaii as a major hurricane early next week.

Kauai is currently considered the Hawaiian island most at risk, with nearby Niʻihau also being closely watched as the projected track shifts.

Satellite image showing Hurricane Lowell, Hurricane Karina, and Tropical Storm Marie over the Pacific Ocean. — A satellite image shows Hurricane Lowell, left, Hurricane Karina, center, and Tropical Storm Marie, right, over the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. NOAA/AFP via Getty Images

“Facilities are being readied so they can be activated, if necessary, before hazardous conditions arrive. However, several days out, it is too early to provide an exact opening date or time,” Meghan Wright, Public Information Officer for the County of Kauai, told The California Post.

Then there is Hurricane Karina, the Pacific’s other powerhouse.

The Category 3 storm had sustained winds near 115 mph Thursday and has looked particularly impressive on satellite images.

But Karina is expected to weaken quickly this weekend as it tracks north and east of Hawaii, staying safely over the open ocean.

For Southern California, the takeaway is far less ominous. Marie is expected to stay well offshore, but its tropical moisture could still give the region a soaking this weekend while dangerous surf and rip currents threaten the beaches.

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