Tropical Storm Marie remains offshore of Puerto Vallarta as of September 1, 2026. ^[1] A ridge of high pressure will steer Tropical Storm Edouard into eastern Texas, where flash flooding is possible before the storm dissipates around the middle of the week. ^[2] The National Meteorological Service (SMN) reported the formation of Tropical Storm Marie in the Pacific Ocean on the early morning of September 1, 2026. ^[3] The National Meteorological Service (SMN) stated that Tropical Storm Marie will affect several zones in Mexico. ^[4] The National Water Commission (Conagua) reported that Tropical Storm Marie is located 645 km southwest of Manzanillo, Colima, with maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h and gusts up to 95 km/h. ^[5] Hurricane Karina is moving away from Mexico and poses no direct threat to Puerto Vallarta beaches. ^[6] A ridge of high pressure centered over the mid-South will maintain a classic 'ring of fire' weather pattern across the U.S. with unusual heat. ^[7] Widespread, late-week precipitation is expected in the Western U.S. due to an approaching cold front and moisture from Tropical Storm Marie entering the North American monsoon circulation. ^[8] The circulation of Tropical Storm Marie reinforces the probability of strong to very strong rains in the states of Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima, and Michoacán. ^[9] The storm presents sustained maximum winds of 75 km/h with stronger gusts and is expected to become a hurricane in the next day. ^[10] Conagua warned that the storm is moving northwest at 15 km/h, which reinforces the probability of heavy rains in western Mexico. ^[11] The National Water Commission (Conagua) requested that the general population in the mentioned states take extreme precautions due to rain, wind, and waves. ^[12]