National Weather Service Clarifies Tropical Storm Dolly Naming History

Officials confirm that Tropical Storm Dolly was not named after country music icon Dolly Parton, explaining the name's official replacement of Diana in 1990 and subsequent usage.

27 Aug, 19:57 — 27 Aug, 19:57

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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

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No, Tropical Storm Dolly Is Not Named for Dolly Parton

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