A hurricane is expected to hit the Southeast United States this weekend as Ida, which strengthened into a tropical storm on Thursday, moves over the Caribbean Sea.

Whether you're weathering a tropical system or just your typical severe thunderstorm, there are steps you can take now to ensure you’re ready for anything.

Officials are forecasting 15 to 21 named storms instead of the 13 to 20 it predicted in May. Hurricane season lasts through the end of November, with its peak running fro...