Storms | Tracking a Storm

You can print this Storm Tracking Map and use it to track the progress of a storm moving toward The Bahamas (click here for a large 100K version of the map). Use longitude and latitude coordinates to pinpoint the storm's location when hurricane advisories are released by the Department of Meteorology (see current satellite image). Longitudes are represented by the lines running up and down on the map. Latitudes are lines running across the map from side to side. For example, Nassau, in the center of the island chain, is located at 25 degrees North latitude and 77 degrees West longitude.

Once you have located the storm, you can use different colored markers or small magnets to plot its movement. The concentric circles show how far, in miles, the storm is from our islands.

The whole family can be kept informed of the storm's progress by taping or pinning the map up in a prominent place in your home. A refrigerator door often makes a handy place to put up the map. As the storm moves within the 500-mile range, family members can again review their emergency plans to be assured that all possible preparations have been made.