Question 1030Navigation General

The correct answer is A) a newspaper, a weather map, a weather fax, or a weather forecast. To track the approach of a dangerous cyclonic storm, the primary sources of information are weather maps, forecasts, and other meteorological data provided by government agencies and private weather services. These sources provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on the storm's location, intensity, and projected path, which is crucial for navigational decision-making. The other options are incorrect because they do not provide the same level of detailed and timely information about the storm's characteristics and movement. The sky overhead may provide some visual cues, but cannot substitute for the comprehensive data available from weather sources. The Coast Pilot or Sailing Directions contain general navigational information, but do not focus on real-time weather conditions. The National Weather Service Observing Handbook No.1 is a reference guide, not a source for actively tracking a storm.