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Tropical Storm Dolly erupts in Atlantic as direct impact on US feared
Tropical Storm Dolly has emerged in the Atlantic Ocean and early storm models suggest its impact may be felt along the US East Coast.
TL;DR
- Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic with sustained winds over 40 mph.
- Early forecasts predict Dolly could head towards Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, the Bahamas, and Florida's coast.
- One model suggests Dolly might travel as far north as the Carolinas.
- Dolly is expected to be a short-lived tropical storm due to wind shear, likely preventing it from becoming a hurricane.
- Heavy rainfall is anticipated for the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola.
- The naming of Dolly was coincidental with Dolly Parton's death; storm names are predetermined years in advance.
- A 'Super' El Niño is quieting the Atlantic hurricane season, causing more Pacific hurricanes instead.
- Dolly is only the fourth named storm this year, despite hurricane season beginning three months prior.