Overview: In this activity, you will track a fictitious hurricane that is anticipated to strike Hampton Beach in Hampton, New Hampshire. You will assess the data
provided in the scenario, estimating the potential impact and path of the hurricane based on the surrounding geography.
Prompt: A tropical storm has developed in the Atlantic Ocean and has been named Tropical Storm Peter. It is heading west-northwestward at approximately
10 miles per hour.
The current storm track positions Tropical Storm Peter to head toward Portsmouth, New Hampshire. At present, Tropical Storm Peter has wind speeds of
54 miles per hour. It is expected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in approximately six days.
Specifically, address the following critical elements in your submission:
Draw/create a visual that might be seen on the news, showing the potential path of the storm.
Show a rough outline of the coast of Africa and the U.S. coast, and identify the route that depicts the hurricanes path.
Based on the data, estimate the wind damages and where they will be most severe. Label this on your map.
Estimate the potential storm surge during high tide and list the areas that will be impacted most severely. Knowing this information will help to prepare
the community for this storm.
What preparation tactics should those at risk begin to take? Explain and support your answers based on scientific data.
Guidelines for Submission: Your visuals do not need to be created by hand. You can use any computer tool you have access to. If you need a recommendation,
reach out to your instructor. The written portion should be 2 to 3 pages in length with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. It
should contain at least three sources cited in APA format. Your submission may be uploaded as a Word document or a PDF.