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

National Hurricane Center identifies Tropical Storm Dolly in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday morning in the central Atlantic, moving west at 24 mph with sustained winds of 40 mph. Forecasters are advising residents in the Leeward Islands to monitor the storm's progress.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the Leeward Islands must monitor the storm's path to prepare for potential weather impacts, though the storm is currently far from land.

Key Facts

  • Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the central tropical Atlantic on Thursday morning.
  • The storm is moving west at 24 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
  • The National Hurricane Center advises residents in the Leeward Islands to monitor the storm.
  • The NOAA forecasts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season due to El Nino.
  • The seasonal forecast predicts 8 to 14 named storms, with 3 to 6 reaching hurricane strength.
  • The forecast predicts 1 to 3 major hurricanes for the season.
  • Storm names are chosen by the World Meteorological Organization and are reused every six years.
  • The name 'Melissa' was retired from the 2025 season due to its status as a destructive Category 5 hurricane.

Who's Mentioned

personDolly Parton“Country music icon whose recent death coincided with the storm's naming.”organizationNational Hurricane Center“The agency responsible for tracking and naming tropical storms.”other14“Upper limit of named storms forecast for the season.”other24“Speed of the storm in mph.”organizationNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration“The agency that forecasts the Atlantic hurricane season.”other40“Maximum sustained wind speed in mph.”organizationWorld Meteorological Organization“The organization that sets procedures for naming storm systems.”