Tropical Storm Dolly Downgraded to 'Open Tropical Wave' as It Heads to Caribbean The Atlantic hurricane season is off to a subdued start, with El Niño conditions contributing to the relative calm.
The storm's downgrading to an "open tropical wave" and its projected path towards the Caribbean have garnered more attention than just meteorological interest – they've also piqued the curiosity of those drawn to the unlikely coincidence between the storm's name and that of country music legend Dolly Parton.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is quick to dispel any notion that the naming of Tropical Storm Dolly was in honor of the late singer.