Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic, hurricane center says
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic and is currently moving toward the Leeward Islands. While the storm is expected to weaken into a tropical wave, officials warn of potential flash flooding in the Caribbean.
Why it matters
Timely tracking of tropical systems is critical for public safety and disaster preparedness in the Caribbean and coastal regions.
The National Hurricane Center on Thursday said Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic after becoming more organized overnight.
In the NHC’s 11 p.m. advisory, the center of Dolly was located about 1,315 miles east of the Caribbean’s Leeward Islands moving west at 23 mph with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend out 115 miles from its center.
11 PM AST Thu Aug 27 (Advisory 3) Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Dolly . Latest info: https://t.co/GrztW6mQJV
11 PM AST jueves 27 de agosto (Aviso 3) Mensajes clave sobre la tormenta tropical #Dolly . Más información: https://t.co/GrztW6mQJV pic.twitter.com/7xBxgJgpR5
- National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 28, 2026
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