Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Ocean far from land
Summary
Tropical Storm Dolly formed far out in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, but weather experts said it would weaken quickly. The storm’s name is part of a planned list and is not connected to Dolly Parton’s recent death.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic Ocean away from land on Thursday.
- The U.S. National Hurricane Center will issue updates about Dolly.
- Weather conditions were expected to weaken the storm starting Friday.
- Storm names follow a list set by the World Meteorological Organization, reused every six years.
- Dolly is the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
- The 2026 hurricane season started with Tropical Storm Arthur hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast in June.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts fewer storms this season due to El Niño.
- Storm names are chosen to be short, easy to say, and familiar to local people; some names get retired if the storms cause major damage or deaths.
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