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Dolly Storm Coincides with Dolly Parton | Washington DC News
Tropical Storm Dolly just formed — the fourth named storm of the year — and yes, it’s a coincidence that it shares its name with the late Dolly Parton. The National Hurricane Center confirmed the timing is purely accidental: “Dolly” was retired in 1996 and re-entered rotation this year as part of a six-year rotating list designed for clarity during active hurricane seasons. With Arthur, Bertha, and Cristobal already on the books, Dolly’s arrival signals we’re well into hurricane season — and the next names on deck are Edouard, Fay, and Gonzalo. Stay alert, folks — this one’s for real. Thank…
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