Where Is The Storm Now ???
 

	Loop Begins = 11:00 GMT Students identify a city/town along storm front. City #1 = Milford, DE
	Loop Ends = 15:00 GMT Students identify a city/town along storm front. City #2 = Atlantic City, NJ Total Hours Passed 15:00 - 11:00 = 4 hours Time = 4 hours

Use the Online Distance Chart

From Milford, DE       To Atlantic City, NJ    (Click on "Look It Up!")

Distance = 62 miles

Speed = Distance/Time

Speed = 62miles / 4hours = 15.5 miles per hour (mph)

Note that the wind line drawn curves... This is the line students should draw on their individual maps

Where Will the Storm Be in 24 Hours???

How many miles will the storm travel in 24 Hours at its' current speed?
Distance = Speed x Time
Distance = 15.5 mph x 24 hours
Distance = 372 miles

On Regional Map measure calculated distance along your wind line.
 

Predicted Area is off the coast of Massachusetts

Students answer questions in their weather journal Was your prediction correct? Does this radar picture look as you anticipated? What environmental or weather changes may have occurred to cause your prediction to be wrong? What errors could you have made in your calculations to cause your prediction to be wrong? What will happen in the future with your chosen weather system? Class may repeat this exercise if needed.......