Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Summary
Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic Ocean as the fourth named storm of the 2026 hurricane season. It was located far from land but expected to bring heavy rain to the Leeward Islands and nearby areas before weakening.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Dolly formed on Thursday in the central Atlantic Ocean.
- It had maximum winds of 40 mph, the minimum speed to be called a tropical storm.
- Dolly was about 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands and moving quickly toward them.
- The storm is expected to weaken into a tropical wave before reaching the islands, likely on Saturday.
- Despite weakening, Dolly could cause flash flooding from heavy rain through Sunday and Monday in the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola.
- Dolly is the fourth named storm this hurricane season, after Arthur, Bertha, and Cristobal.
- The 2026 hurricane season has been quieter than usual due to the deepening El Niño weather pattern.
- Storm names are chosen years in advance by the World Meteorological Organization in alphabetical order.
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