Marginal Risk of Severe Storms and Tropical Storm Dolly Updates
Marginal Risk of Severe Storms and Tropical Storm Dolly Updates
US · Published Aug 28, 2026
• The Storm Prediction Center has placed the southern and eastern two-thirds of the region under a Marginal Risk of severe weather for Friday, August 28,
• This indicates the potential for isolated strong to severe storms, with damaging winds and isolated flash flooding being the primary concerns. A frontal system moving southward is expected to trigger showers and storms throughout the day. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Dolly, which formed in the Atlantic on August 27, 2026, has weakened as of 11:00 AM on August 28 and is no longer classified as a tropical storm. However, its remnants are forecasted to bring heavy rainfall to the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola over the weekend, potentially causing flooding in these areas.

Impact & Risks

Residents in the southern and eastern parts of the region should prepare for isolated strong to severe storms, with damaging winds and flash flooding being the main threats. The remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly could lead to heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola from late Saturday through Monday. Those in drought-affected areas of Virginia may see some relief, though moderate to abnormally dry conditions persist in parts of the state.

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