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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 26, 2026Miami-Dade

Atlantic tropical storm naming convention continues with 'Dolly'

The next tropical storm to form in the Atlantic will be named Dolly, following the established alphabetical naming list. This naming is coincidental and unrelated to the recent death of singer Dolly Parton.

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Why It Matters

Residents in hurricane-prone regions rely on the World Meteorological Organization's pre-determined naming lists to track storm systems throughout the season.

Key Facts

  • The next Atlantic tropical storm will be named Dolly.
  • The naming of the storm is based on a pre-existing alphabetical list.
  • The name Dolly is not a tribute to Dolly Parton.
  • Dolly Parton passed away on a Tuesday.

Who's Mentioned

organizationNOAA“Forecasts hurricane season activity”personDolly Parton“Subject of name coincidence”organizationNational Hurricane Center“Monitors and names tropical storms”otherDolly“The name assigned to the next Atlantic tropical storm.”locationMiami“Dateline of the news report.”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the information.”organizationWorld Meteorological Organization“Responsible for storm naming procedures”