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National Hurricane Center on Weather
Most recent record dated August 27, 2026.
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- 2026-08-27
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The Story
The National Hurricane Center stated that the naming of Tropical Storm Dolly is coincidental and unrelated to the death of Dolly Parton. The name was selected from a pre-established list maintained by the World Meteorological Organization.
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Eric Blakeactor
How It's Being Covered
Coverage
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How it's being covered
Left· 3
‘Purely coincidental’: TS Dolly has nothing to do with Dolly Parton death, NHC says
Tampa Bay Times· 2026-08-27↗
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic but it faces tough road ahead
WMNF Tampa Community Radio· 2026-08-27↗
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in Atlantic. It may not last long
Tampa Bay Times· 2026-08-27↗
Center· 2
The Record
- 2026-08-27‘Purely coincidental’: TS Dolly has nothing to do with Dolly Parton death, NHC saysPress coverage of this story.
- 2026-08-27Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic, 4th storm of the season
- 2026-08-27Tropical Storm Dolly arrives shortly after death of Dolly Parton
- 2026-08-27Tropical Storm Dolly forms in Atlantic. It may not last long
- 2026-08-27Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Ocean with 40 mph winds
- 2026-08-27Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic but it faces tough road ahead