Hurricane Instructions

Here is how to calculate the distance the hurricane traveled

Note: you cannot track the distance the hurricane has traveled without 2 coordinates.

1. Plot the longitude and latitude of and Advisory
2. Plot the longitude and latitude of the 2nd coordinate
3. With a ruler, measure the distance the hurricane has moved.
4. Use the scale and determine the distance the hurricane has moved.
5. Place the distance the hurricane has moved on your Hurricane Tracking Data Sheet in the Distance Traveled Column

Here is how to calculate the speed of travel of the hurricane:

1. How much time passed between the first and second ADV’s?
2. Calculate the speed of travel of the hurricane. Divide the distance traveled between the two coordinates by the number of hours between the two ADV’s. The result is the speed of the hurricane.
3. Record the speed of the hurricane on your Hurricane Tracking Data Sheet in the Speed Column.

Here is how to calculate the estimated time of landfall:

1. With a ruler, measure the distance from the outer radius of the hurricane at the second ADV to the Island.
2. Use the scale and determine the distance of the hurricane to the Island. Record this on your Hurricane Tracking Data Sheet
3. Calculate the ETA. ETA = distance to Island/miles per hour.
4. Record the ETA on your Hurricane Tracking Data Sheet in the proper