My climate is always hot , in spring it rains most days , If I don't cover my plants they will beat down to the ground . Most times in spring I go out when the rain starts and cover them , a real pain and very time consuming , ( worth it though ) . I get my heart broken every season . At this time of year ( harvest in Oct. ) I have some early plants that mature . I don't do anything special . When it rains , let it rain . At this time of year my plants are really resilient . They have withstood hurricanes . Minimal loss of bud .  

Master Kush survives hurricanes real well . That should answer the second part of your question . Peace !!!