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Tropical Storm Dolly Heads for Caribbean Rain | Lafayette Louisiana News
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, marking the fourth named storm of the 2026 hurricane season — and yes, it’s named after singer Dolly Parton, purely by coincidence. While far from land now, forecasters are watching for heavy rain hitting the Caribbean this weekend, with the Leeward Islands first, then the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola facing flash flood risks. Dolly is expected to stay steady in strength, echoing earlier storms like Arthur, Bertha, and Cristobal. Despite NOAA’s prediction of a quieter season due to El Niño — calling for 8-14 named storms — the…
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