12.30am, 27 August
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
In its 11am forecast, the National Hurricane Center said the weather system is moving west at about 24 miles per hour, with maximum sustained winds of 40mph.
It said there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect but urged “interests in the Leeward Islands” to monitor its progress.
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The centre said the storm is likely to continue moving towards the Caribbean at the same speed for the next couple of days and will approach the easterly islands over the weekend.
“Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours, and Dolly is forecast to degenerate into a tropical wave before it reaches the Leeward Islands,” the report said.
Heavy rain from the system could begin to affect the Leeward Islands from late Saturday into Sunday, and may produce flash flooding, especially in areas of higher terrain.
Anguilla’s Department of Disaster Management has not yet issued any notice on the weather system.
Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November, with peak season from late August to early October.
The Department of Disaster Management advises the public stay connected through its official WhatsApp channel. Click here for more information.
Information on how to prepare for a hurricane is available from the US National Weather Service here.
A list and map of hurricane shelter locations can be found on the Anguilla Red Cross site here.
