The east Pacific deserves watching this storm season.

The storm, likely to become a hurricane on Thursday, is drifting northwest according to the National Weather Service.

Hurricane Marie is creating dangerous conditions at beaches across Southern California over Labor Day weekend, with strong currents and huge waves presenting a threat to swimmers and surfers.

Laguna Beach, Dana Point and Carlsbad last week declared local states of emergency, citing coastal erosion and sand loss from the effects of a south swell brought on by Hurricane Marie. El Niño ...