Typically we would skirt around a storm using its effect for a tailwind. If it is rotating counterclockwise in the Northern hemisphere take that into account. Skirt it enough to avoid severe weather but use it for a "slingshot" effect. On one side of the storm go one way with a tailwind, and when you come back in the opposite direction go the other way around, to get the tailwind on the other side. Kind of like a spinning top. Obviously you would keep the forward motion in mind, and keep monitoring it, but it normally works very well. Also note that depending on direction, etc certain quarters of the storm are more severe than others, as forward motion combines with cyclonic wind. The back side is usually more severe.
Also, watch for airport closures,not just before but after the storm passes as well, if there is serious damage. It can screw up both your destination and your alternate.
I live in Florida, so we are used to them a lot here.