The Next Atlantic Storm Will Be Named Dolly, but It’s Not Connected to Parton’s Death – WTOP News
- A tropical wave in the Atlantic Ocean is organizing and expected to become Tropical Storm Dolly within two days, coinciding with the death of country music legend Dolly Parton on Tuesday.
- Parton died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, following a brief battle with cancer. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, revealed the news in a Facebook video; her philanthropy and music impacted millions globally.
- The name Dolly has been on the World Meteorological Organization's hurricane list since 1991, not as a tribute. The system is currently organizing southwest of the Cape Verde islands in the Atlantic Basin.
- Three named storms—Arthur, Bertha, and Cristobal—have developed this season, all reaching tropical storm strength. The current system is moving westward toward the Caribbean Sea.
- The WSMV4 First Alert Weather Team continues monitoring the system with high development potential within seven days. Residents in the eastern Caribbean Sea should watch forecasts closely for potential impacts.
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A rotogravure system with potential is already brewing. The name is not a tribute to the deceased country singer.
The name is not a spontaneous homage to the late singer Dolly Parton. The names of hurricanes are given according to a strict alphabetical pattern.
Dolly Parton died, next Atlantic storm could share her name. Here’s why
The next Atlantic tropical storm will be named Dolly, following established naming procedures. Forecasters are monitoring a system off Africa which may strengthen into a named storm. This season is predicted to have below-average storm activity due to El Nino. Storm names are chosen for ease of pronunciation and familiarity in affected regions. Some names are retired after causing significant destruction, like Melissa from 2025.
Atlantic Storm to Be Named Dolly, Unrelated to Parton’s Death
Conditions were favorable for the area of thunderstorms south of the Cabo Verde Islands to become a tropical depression sometime in the next week, forecasters at the Miami-based center said Tuesday evening. If it further develops, with maximum sustained winds of at least 39 mph (63 kph), the system would be named Tropical Storm Dolly.
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