Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Ocean

Updated on: August 28, 2026 / 2:24 AM EDT / CBS News

Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic Ocean

TL;DR

  • 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.