Dolly Storm Name Coincidence Explained | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Tropical Storm Dolly is next in line for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season — no relation to country music legend Dolly Parton. The name was pre-selected years ago by the World Meteorological Organization and follows alphabetical order, rotating every six years. Only storms deemed devastating enough get retired. While the timing is a coincidence that’s already sparking chatter, Dolly remains just another name on the official list — unless a storm actually forms and earns it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…