Tropical Storm Dolly Downgraded, Heavy Rain Expected in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Dolly Downgraded, Heavy Rain Expected in Caribbean
AG · Published Aug 28, 2026
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced that Tropical Storm Dolly has been downgraded to an open tropical wave as of Friday, August 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM AST.
Despite losing its tropical storm status, the remnants of Dolly are expected to bring significant rainfall to parts of the Caribbean over the weekend.

Impact & Risks

Heavy rainfall from Dolly's remnants is expected to impact the Leeward Islands late Saturday into Sunday, with precipitation spreading to the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola by Sunday and Monday. Areas with higher terrain in the Leeward Islands may experience flash flooding due to the intense rainfall. Residents in these regions should remain alert to potential flooding risks and monitor local advisories for updates.

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