Tropical Storm Dolly is moving quickly across the Atlantic Ocean toward the Leeward Islands and is expected to bring significant rainfall to parts of the Caribbean this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), as reported on Friday morning.
Dolly reportedly formed on Thursday and had maximum sustained winds of near 40mph (65km/h), with higher gusts recorded as of Friday, the NHC said. The storm is forecast to approach the Leeward Islands this weekend, and forecasters have warned it may produce flash flooding in the region.
According to the report, the storm system’s speed across the Atlantic has drawn particular attention from forecasters tracking its path toward the Caribbean. Residents in the Leeward Islands are being urged to monitor updates from the National Hurricane Center as the storm approaches, given the potential for heavy rainfall and associated flooding risks.
Details on the storm’s projected path beyond the Leeward Islands, along with any further intensification, were not specified in the initial report. As with all tropical systems, forecasts can change, and residents in the storm’s potential path are advised to stay informed through official channels.
This story is developing and based on reporting from The Guardian.
