Hurricane preparations are underway as a storm approaches. Thousands of National Guard soldiers are being deployed. Residents are taking precautions, such as boarding up windows and stacking sandbags, in anticipation of the hurricane's arrival.

The storm is expected to bring dangerous conditions, including heavy rain and flooding, to several areas. It is predicted to make landfall late Friday, potentially bringing life-threatening storm surge. Further details about the storm's trajectory and expected impact are available from the National Weather Service and other sources, including the storm's category and potential effects on various regions.