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Tropical Storm Dolly weakens to a tropical wave

Overview

Tropical Storm Dolly, the fourth named system of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, has degraded into an open tropical wave as it moves westward across the central Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center reports that the system lost its closed circulation due to hostile environmental conditions, including significant wind shear and dry air. It is currently moving at approximately 22 to 25 mph.

While the storm no longer maintains tropical storm strength, its remnants continue to pose a weather threat. The National Hurricane Center warns that associated moisture could bring heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding to the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola. In Puerto Rico, these rains may provide relief to areas experiencing extreme drought, though the risk of flash flooding in higher terrain remains.

In the Dominican Republic, the system is expected to act as a low-pressure area north of the country, creating atmospheric instability. The Dominican Institute of Meteorology (Indomet) forecasts that the tropical wave could bring between 50 and 75 millimeters of rain to the country, with effects potentially lasting from Sunday through Tuesday. This precipitation is expected to affect various regions, including the northeast, southeast, and the Central Cordillera. In response, the Emergency Operations Center (COE) has activated contingency plans to prepare for potential flooding and to mobilize resources.

Entities

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · National Hurricane Center · Cabo Verde Islands · Leeward Islands · Dolly

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Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 37 sources
    Tropical Storm Dolly degrades to tropical wave, threatening Caribbean with heavy rain

    Tropical Storm Dolly has degraded into an open tropical wave. Its remnants are expected to bring heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding to the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola.

  2. 16 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 99 sources
    Tropical Storm Dolly forms in central Atlantic

    Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the central Atlantic, moving west at 39 km/h. Heavy rains may affect the Leeward Islands this weekend, followed by Puerto Rico and Hispaniola early next week.

  3. 18 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    Atlantic tropical disturbance Invest 96L monitored for development

    Forecasters are tracking Invest 96L in the Atlantic, which could develop into Tropical Storm Dolly. A strengthening El Niño is expected to contribute to a below-normal 2026 hurricane season.

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