Tropical Storm Dolly formed Thursday morning in the central tropical Atlantic, becoming the season’s latest named storm, according to National Weather Service data.

As of the storm’s formation, Dolly carried maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and was tracking west at a brisk 24 mph.

Forecasters say Dolly will be short-lived and is not expected to threaten land. The system’s remnants are forecast to push westward, where they could deliver rain to the Windward Islands and Puerto Rico — a welcome development for areas that have seen dry conditions.

For Tampa Bay residents keeping one eye on hurricane season, Dolly is a non-event: no watches, no warnings, and no expected impact to Florida. It’s a reminder that not every storm named this time of year turns into a headline-grabbing threat, and that most tropical systems dissolve quietly without disrupting daily life.

The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor the tropics as the Atlantic basin remains active through the peak of the season.

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