# Hurricane Marie impact in Baja California Sur and US West > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hurricane-marie-impact-in-baja-california-sur > Updated: 2026-09-03T17:21:47.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 2. Tropical Storm Marie initially caused significant flooding and destruction in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with winds reaching 75 mph. Local businesses, including the Cabo Wabo club, reported the situation as a “disaster” as the storm impacted buildings and services. The storm subsequently intensified into a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of approximately 155 km/h. Although the eye moved west-northwest away from the mainland, its circulation caused heavy rainfall and overflowing arroyos across the Baja California Peninsula. In Cabo San Lucas, the Lagunitas stream overflowed, sweeping away vehicles. In response, authorities suspended educational activities in Los Cabos and Comondú and closed several ports to small vessels. The Mexican Army and National Guard activated Plan DN-III-E to assist populations and clear debris. Cleanup operations have commenced to remove mud and debris from roads, with forecasts suggesting the hurricane will gradually weaken over the weekend. As the hurricane maintains Category 2 strength while moving northwest, its circulation continues to impact both Mexico and the United States. In Mexico, Baja California Sur and Baja California are experiencing waves between two and three meters, while a Mexican monsoon is expected to bring intense rains to Sinaloa and other northwestern regions. In the United States, the remnants of Marie have triggered dangerous surf and coastal flooding in Southern California. Wave heights reached 10 feet at Zuma Beach, and heavy rip tides have prompted numerous ocean rescues. In Orange County, Metrolink suspended rail service between Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo and Oceanside due to track damage and high tides. Coastal flooding also led to the closure of beachfront parking lots in Seal Beach. ## Claims - Wave heights of 1.5 to 2.5 meters were forecast for the coasts of Baja California Sur. (disputed by 2 sources) - Hurricane Marie is causing waves between two and three meters high on the coasts of Baja California and Baja California Sur. (disputed by 2 sources) - Hurricane Marie reached Category 2 strength in the Pacific Ocean. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Educational activities were suspended at all levels in Los Cabos and Comondú (Ciudad Constitución). (corroborated by 5 sources) - Navigation for small vessels was closed in the ports of La Paz, Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, San Carlos, and Bahía Magdalena. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Hurricane Marie is expected to weaken gradually over the weekend. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Seal Beach closed two beachfront parking lots until Wednesday morning due to flooding and surf conditions. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The center of Hurricane Marie was located approximately 660 km southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Long Beach officials issued a three-day advisory against swimming in local beaches and bays due to runoff and water quality concerns. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Lagunitas stream overflowed in Cabo San Lucas, sweeping away vehicles. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Mexican Army and National Guard activated Plan DN-III-E in Baja California Sur to assist the population. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Hurricane Marie is moving away from the Mexican coast but continues to cause high surf in Baja California and Baja California Sur. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Hurricane Marie causes heavy rain in Mexico and coastal flooding in Southern California Hurricane Marie has strengthened to category 2, causing heavy rain and high surf in Mexico and dangerous coastal flooding and rail service suspensions in Southern California. 36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hurricane-marie-threatens-mexico-with-intense-rain-and-wind ### 2026-09-03: Cabo San Lucas hit by flooding from Tropical Storm Marie Tropical Storm Marie caused flooding and wind damage in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, impacting local services and Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo club. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cabo-san-lucas-hit-by-flooding-from-tropical-storm-marie --- Cite as: Hurricane Marie impact in Baja California Sur and US West. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hurricane-marie-impact-in-baja-california-sur