Atlantic’s Fourth Named Storm Dolly Forms, U.S. Impacts Not Expected Soon
TL;DR
The National Hurricane Center confirms Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the far eastern Atlantic as the fourth named storm of the 2026 season, moving west at about 24 mph with 40 mph winds. It’s not expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours and could weaken to a tropical wave by the weekend. No immediate impacts to the U.S. or Florida are anticipated, though the track remains uncertain while Dolly remains far away.
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- Hurricane Dolly? Next tropical storm developing in Atlantic with poorly timed name Syracuse.com
- Tropical Storm Dolly forms in Atlantic, but won't last long The Weather Channel
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