The Next Atlantic Storm Will Be Named Dolly, but It's Not Connected to Parton's Death
Forecasters say the wave has a 70% chance of development in 48 hours and could become Hurricane Dolly if it strengthens.
- 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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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.
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The next Atlantic storm will be named Dolly, but it's not connected to Parton's death
The next tropical storm that develops in the Atlantic this hurricane season will be named Dolly, but it's not connected to Dolly Parton’s death.
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Tropical Storm Dolly could form right after Dolly Parton’s death
So far, there have been three named tropical systems in the Atlantic basin: Arthur, Bertha and Cristobal. With D next in the alphabet, the next storm to develop would be named Dolly.That name was designated years ago as the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. But it could arrive just days after the death of legendary country musician Dolly Parton.Quite a coincidence.RELATED STORY | Couple had full insurance and FEMA aid, bu…
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