No, Tropical Storm Dolly Is Not Named for Dolly Parton
"The name Dolly replaced Diana after the 1990 hurricane season and was first used in 1996," weather service says
The storm of the season, Tropical Storm Dolly, has everyone talking, but not for the reasons you might think. Despite its namesake being a country music icon, the storm was actually named after a list of predetermined names chosen by the National Hurricane Center. According to the weather service, the name Dolly has been on rotation since 1996, and it replaced the name Diana after the 1990 hurricane season.
This clarification comes as no surprise to those in the know, but it's a timely reminder that storm names aren't always as straightforward as they seem. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) maintains a list of names that are reused every six years, unless a storm is particularly destructive, in which case its name is "retired." This system helps to avoid confusion and ensures that storm names don't become associated with specific disasters.
As the storm continues to make headlines, it's worth keeping an eye on how the conversation around Tropical Storm Dolly evolves. Will the country music star weigh in on the storm bearing her name? And how will the storm's impact be felt in the regions affected? Stay tuned for further updates, and in the meantime, let's give credit where credit is due - to the WMO for keeping our storm naming system in check.
Originally reported by rollingstone.com. StyleNews adds analysis for culture, style & media readers.