Remnants of Dolly showing potential for redevelopment, as new area to watch is designated in the Gulf
Dolly lasted for about 24 hours in the Atlantic as a Tropical Storm.
Remnants of Dolly are targeting the Caribbean
Just about 24 hours as a tropical storm, Dolly dissipated in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday after struggling to develop as it battled the hostile conditions produced by the inhibiting El Niño climate pattern.
THE TAKEAWAY
- After just 24 hours, Dolly dissipated from a tropical storm in the Atlantic.
- The NHC has issued a 10% chance of development for Dolly's remnants.
- Dolly's remnants are bringing heavy rain to the Caribbean islands.
Just about 24 hours as a tropical storm, Dolly dissipated in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday after struggling to develop as it battled the hostile conditions produced by the inhibiting El Niño climate pattern.
In the last advisory, the National Hurricane Center issued a 10% chance of development for Dolly's remnants over the next seven days.
BREWING SUPER EL NIÑO EXPECTED TO BE STRONGEST ANYONE ALIVE ON THE PLANET HAS EVER EXPERIENCED
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El Niño is typically associated with reduced tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic Basin and increased storm activity in the Eastern and Central Pacific basins, along with a host of other weather impacts around the world outside of hurricane season.
This is a pattern we've already seen so far this year.
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As of now, heavy rain could begin to affect the Leeward Islands late Saturday into Sunday, and by Monday, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Hispaniola.
The heavy rain may produce flash flooding, especially in areas of high terrain.
Some long-range models show the chance of remnants of Dolly regenerating north of the islands. While the odds are low, there is no consensus on what might develop or where it might go.
New Area to Watch designated in the Gulf
The NHC designated an Area to Watch in the Gulf in its 8 p.m. advisory on Friday.
The area has been given a 10% chance of development over the next 7 days.
Stick with FOX Weather for the latest updates across the tropics.