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Tropical Storm Dolly's Naming Clarified

Updated 2026-08-27 20:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The weather service has clarified that Tropical Storm Dolly was named after the 1990 hurricane season, replacing Diana. The name was first used in 1996.

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No, Tropical Storm Dolly Is Not Named for Dolly Parton

"The name Dolly replaced Diana after the 1990 hurricane season and was first used in 1996," weather service says

2026-08-27 19:57 UTC