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Next Atlantic tropical storm will be named Dolly but no connection to Parton's death
The next Atlantic tropical storm will be named Dolly, following procedures established by the World Meteorological Organisation. Storm names are selected from predetermined lists that are reused every six years. Officials clarified that the naming of the storm Dolly is unrelated to the recent death of Dolly Parton. The process for naming storms is systematic and not influenced by current events or individuals. This clarification was made on 2026-08-26 to address any public confusion regarding the name's timing.
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