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NHC: Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic
FOX 35 Orlando • • general
Key Points:
- Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, currently located 1,555 miles east of the Leeward Islands with sustained winds of 40 mph.
- The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports Dolly is moving west at 24 mph and is not expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours, with forecasts predicting it will weaken to a tropical wave by the weekend.
- There are no immediate impacts expected for Florida or the U.S., but the storm's distant location means its future path and intensity remain uncertain.
- The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with peak activity typically occurring in mid-September and mid-October.
- Tropical Storm Dolly's name is part of a pre-determined rotating list of 21 names selected by the World Meteorological Organization to facilitate clear communication among meteorologists, officials, and the public; it is unrelated to Dolly Parton.
