Tropical Storm Dolly Heads for Caribbean | Columbia News

A new tropical storm named Dolly has formed in the Atlantic — no relation to Dolly Parton, since names are pre-selected from rotating lists. This is the fourth named storm of the season, and while it’s not expected to intensify, heavy rain could trigger flash floods across the Caribbean this weekend. Forecasters warn of potential impacts on the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola. With El Niño suppressing overall activity, meteorologists predict 8–14 named storms this year — fewer than average. No watches or warnings are currently in place, but preparedness is key as rainfall remains the main threat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c29e67896405f5d3