TO DO:
Using the data and maps in Fig. 2. above:
Plot the regional track of Hurricane Gilbert on Fig. 1.
Use Adv. No. 1 to 38 only.
Use colour pencils to identify various hurricane intensities (categories according to S-S Scale) on the hurricane track plotted. Figure 7 helps you to classify the hurricanes according to central pressure and wind speed. The colour coding has been suggested on Fig. 7.
Plot the position of hurricane Gilbert on Jamaica on Fig. 6.
Use the hurricane positions 12/9/88 – 11.45, 14.30, 18.00, and 12.30 from Fig. 3.
Fig. 5 shows the stations that recorded Gilbert rainfall. Identify these rainfall stations on Fig. 6. Other stations were damaged/destroyed.
Examine the total rainfall for the period 10 to 14 September on Fig. 4.
Post these rainfall totals next to rainfall stations that have been identified on Fig. 6.
Prepare a contoured rainfall distribution map for Gilbert.

· Write a brief report on hurricane Gilbert based on your maps in Figs. 1 and 6.

· Describe and explain the changes in the physical characters of the hurricane as it moved across the region. Why does the system changed its intensity?

Describe the characters of Gilbert in relation to Jamaica.

Compare the track that you have plotted with the ones that have been published previously. Comment on the differences.

Explain the rainfall pattern on Figure 6. Is it controlled by the orography?

Comment on the pattern of hurricane damage seen on Fig. 8 in relation to the physical character of the hurricane.

Do you expect any other type of damage? What about storm surge?

Use the CDMP website to gather storm surge data on Jamaica.

What would be your advise to the citizens of Jamaica on hurricane hazard mitigation?