re: How did they track hurricanes in the 1900s?

My grandparents were from south Florida. They heard reports from ships, used a barometer, and watched the animals. Newspapers printed track maps. I have one from the 50s. They mounted them on cardboard and put pins in locations where a storm was reported. Twice, their house was washed off its foundation and had to be moved back. My grandfather was fortunate to have gotten out of the Keys (he worked for the railroad) before the 1935 hurricane hit.