Obtain a map of the area you are interested in tracking. The National Hurricane Center has printable maps of both the Eastern Pacific region and the Atlantic Basin. During hurricane season, maps may also be available in local newspapers or provided free at local businesses.
Collect storm location information from media outlets or the National Hurricane Center website. Once a storm has formed, the National Hurricane Center updates location information every six hours.
Plot the hurricane's location on your map using the latitude and longitude information provided by the National Hurricane Center. Use a small dot to indicate the storm's current location.
Update your map every six hours by plotting the new latitude and longitude provided by the National Hurricane Center. Indicate the storm's new location on your map with a small dot. Using a ruler, connect the plotted points with a straight line to indicate the path of the storm.