[INTERNATIONAL] · United States, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico · 99 sources

started 17 days ago · updated 14 days ago

Part of situation: Tropical Storm Dolly weakens to a tropical wave (3 clusters)

Tropical Storm Dolly forms in central Atlantic

Tropical Storm Dolly Atlantic hurricane season National Hurricane Center Caribbean weather Leeward Islands

Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the central tropical Atlantic, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The system is currently moving west at approximately 39 km/h (24 mph) with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h (40 mph). As of recent reports, the storm was located roughly 2,505 kilometres east of the Leeward Islands.

While there are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect, meteorologists advise residents of the Leeward Islands to monitor the system's progress. Forecasts suggest that Dolly may weaken into a tropical wave or a post-tropical system before reaching the islands. However, the associated moisture is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the Leeward Islands between Saturday and Sunday, with potential impacts extending to the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola between Sunday and Monday. These rains could trigger flash flooding, particularly in mountainous and vulnerable areas.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted a below-average Atlantic hurricane season due to the influence of El Niño.

Entities

Atlantic Ocean · Cabo Verde Islands · Dolly · Dolly Parton · Hispaniola · Leeward Islands · National Hurricane Center · National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · Puerto Rico · Tropical Storm Dolly · World Meteorological Organization

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] The system will be named Tropical Storm Dolly if it reaches maximum sustained winds of at least 63 kph. de.euronews.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.euronews.com · www.independent.co.uk
[● 4 SOURCES] The forecast predicts eight to 14 named storms, with three to six reaching hurricane strength. de.euronews.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.euronews.com · www.independent.co.uk
[● 4 SOURCES] NOAA forecasts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season due to El Niño. de.euronews.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.euronews.com · www.independent.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dolly Parton died following a brief battle with cancer at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. www.independent.co.uk
[● 4 SOURCES] A weather system south of the Cabo Verde Islands may develop into a tropical depression within the next week. de.euronews.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.euronews.com · www.independent.co.uk
[● 9 SOURCES] Heavy rainfall associated with the storm could affect the Leeward Islands between Saturday and Sunday. caribpulse.com · www.darnews.com · alertas24.com · precision.com.do · azuanoticias.com · +4 more
[● 13 SOURCES] Dolly is the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. canaldelamona.com · eldiariouniversal.com · infoenn.com · alertas24.com · www.santosvasquezinforma.com · +8 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Rainfall from the system may reach Puerto Rico and Hispaniola between Sunday and Monday. caribpulse.com · canaldelamona.com · eldiariouniversal.com · infoenn.com · alertas24.com · +4 more
[● 6 SOURCES] There are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect for the storm. canaldelamona.com · caribpulse.com · www.darnews.com · infoenn.com · www.santosvasquezinforma.com · +1 more
[● 13 SOURCES] The storm is moving west at approximately 39 km/h (24 mph). www.canalcaribe.icrt.cu · canaldelamona.com · caribpulse.com · eldiariouniversal.com · infoenn.com · +8 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Forecasters predict the system will weaken into a tropical wave before reaching the Leeward Islands. www.canalcaribe.icrt.cu · canaldelamona.com · caribpulse.com · eldiariouniversal.com · infoenn.com · +6 more
[DISPUTED] Dolly has maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h (40 mph). www.canalcaribe.icrt.cu · canaldelamona.com · caribpulse.com · eldiariouniversal.com · infoenn.com · +8 more