technique, 1,000 forecast situations. Results are stratified according a fully computerized objective forecast aid making use of to initial direction and speed of movement of the sample past tracks in forecasting hurricane motion, was developed storms and the number of analogs selected. The utility of prior to the 1969 hurricanc season. Encouraging opera-the technique is discussed, and the importance of position tional results during the 1969 and 1970 hurricane seasons accuracy at forecast time is demonstrated. Initial indicasuggested furthcr evaluation of the technique. To this end, tions of the value of the technique are substantiated.