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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade

National Hurricane Center tracks Tropical Storms Karina, Lowell, and Dolly

The National Hurricane Center has identified three active tropical storms—Karina and Lowell in the Pacific, and Dolly in the Atlantic—as of Thursday. While no coastal watches or warnings are currently in effect, forecasters anticipate potential heavy rain for the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as well as dangerous surf conditions near Mexico.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the Caribbean and coastal Mexico should monitor weather updates for potential heavy rain, flash flooding, and dangerous s over the coming days.

Key Facts

  • Tropical Storm Karina is located 825 miles south of Baja California with 45 mph winds.
  • Tropical Storm Lowell is located 1,765 miles west-southwest of Baja California with 40 mph winds.
  • Tropical Storm Dolly is located 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands with 40 mph winds.
  • No coastal watches or warnings are currently in effect for any of the three storms.
  • Karina may cause life-threatening surf and rip currents in southwest Mexico and Baja California this weekend.
  • Dolly is expected to bring heavy rain to the Leeward Islands on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Heavy rain is possible in the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola on Sunday and Monday.
  • Dolly is the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
  • NOAA forecasts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season with 8 to 14 named storms total.
  • Storm names are reused every six years and are retired if a storm is particularly deadly or destructive.

Who's Mentioned

personDolly Parton“Mentioned to clarify that the storm name 'Dolly' is unrelated to the singer.”organizationNational Hurricane Center“The agency responsible for tracking and issuing advisories for tropical storms.”organizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“The agency that provides seasonal hurricane forecasts.”organizationWorld Meteorological Organization“The organization that sets procedures for naming tropical storms.”