Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Ocean

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Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 season.
Dolly was far out at sea, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
The storm is expected to weaken to a tropical wave by the time it reaches the Leeward Islands over the weekend.
Heavy rain from Dolly could cause flash flooding in the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola.
The Atlantic hurricane season has been quieter than usual, as predicted by meteorologists.
The storm's name, Dolly, was prepared six years in advance and coincidentally aligns with the recent death of country music star Dolly Parton.

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