The storm is anticipated to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane and then weaken quickly after landfall. Hurricane warnings are in effect for some parts of the Louisiana coast, while other areas are under watch.
The storm is anticipated to develop into a hurricane by the time it arrives on the Gulf Coast. The Texas Division of Emergency Management is readying a 24-hour operations center and other additional resources.
September is National Preparedness Month, and particularly in light of worsening storms, fires and extreme heat, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to take this opportunity to be ready for future disasters.
The Tahoe Basin Wildfire Analysis, released in August, found that in the event of a sudden wildfire, evacuations for residents in some areas could take eight to nine hours, or as long as 14.
Given the unpredictable nature of earthquakes, California's Office of Emergency Services urges residents to download the state's free MyShake App, which can give critical early warnings of a destructive quake.
A New Hampshire program for eliminating "forever chemicals" used in firefighting foam, free to agencies, aims to keep thousands of gallons of foam from contaminating water, soil and air.
Two conservation groups in Montana have brought lawsuits against logging projects and prescribed burns, claiming that they hurt wildlife, but some say the complaints have made it more difficult to fight wildfires.
The Presidio of Monterey Police and Fire Departments held an exercise to test their preparedness for an active shooter scenario and to practice using their strategy and communications plans.
As dangerous temperatures hit the northeast, Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency for Boston. Officials across the region have ended the school year early and urged caution as the mercury rises.
What could become the first named storm of hurricane season had wind speeds of 40 mph as of Tuesday morning and triggered a tropical storm warning on the Texas coast.
