Atlantic Hurricane Season’s Next Storm to Be Named Dolly
The Atlantic hurricane season's next storm will be named Dolly, a naming convention unrelated to any potential connection with Dolly Parton.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 26, 2026 —
The upcoming storm in the Atlantic hurricane season will carry the name Dolly. This naming convention follows the established alphabetical order for storm names used by meteorologists and is not connected to any individual, including the renowned entertainer Dolly Parton.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) maintains the lists of names used for tropical storms. These lists are pre-determined and rotated over a six-year cycle. The practice of naming storms is intended to help in communicating storm information to the public, as names are generally easier to remember and distinguish than complex meteorological numbers.
The name Dolly has appeared on the Atlantic storm name list in previous years. Its selection for the next storm is based solely on its position in the alphabetical sequence for the current season’s naming list. The WMO collaborates with national meteorological services to develop these lists, ensuring they are practical and universally recognized.
There is no direct or intended association between the storm name Dolly and the singer and actress Dolly Parton. The naming system is a scientific and logistical tool, devoid of personal references or celebrity connections.
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