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Tropical Storm Dolly could form right after Dolly Parton’s death
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Justin Boggs , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 26, 2026
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Key points The National Hurricane Center estimates a 70% chance of this happening within 48 hours. Further information about the potential storm and its development can be found through the National Hurricane Center and other sources.
A system in the eastern Atlantic has a high chance of developing. The National Hurricane Center estimates a 70% chance of this happening within 48 hours. If it does, the storm would be named Dolly, a name that was previously designated.
This comes at a notable time, following the death of a legendary musician. The coincidence of the storm's potential name is striking.
Further information about the potential storm and its development can be found through the National Hurricane Center and other sources.
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Published: August 26, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
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