List of storms named Dolly facts for kids

The name Dolly has been given to thirteen different tropical cyclones around the world. A tropical cyclone is a powerful rotating storm system that forms over warm ocean waters. These storms are known by different names depending on where they form: they are called hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean and Northeast Pacific, typhoons in the Northwest Pacific, and cyclones in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean.

Each time a storm is named Dolly, it's a unique event, but the name is reused after a certain number of years if the storm wasn't too destructive. If a storm causes a lot of damage or deaths, its name is usually retired and never used again to avoid confusion and out of respect for the victims.

Dolly in the Atlantic Ocean

Eight tropical storms and hurricanes have been named Dolly in the Atlantic Ocean. These storms form in the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, or Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Dolly (1953)

This was a strong hurricane. It quickly lost power before it passed over Bermuda.

Hurricane Dolly (1954)

This storm stayed far away from any land. It did not cause any damage.

Hurricane Dolly (1968)

Hurricane Dolly in 1968 moved along the eastern coast of the United States. However, it did not actually hit land.

Tropical Storm Dolly (1974)

This tropical storm also did not hit any land. It stayed over the ocean.

Hurricane Dolly (1996)

Hurricane Dolly in 1996 made landfall twice. First, it hit Quintana Roo, Mexico. Then, it hit Tamaulipas, also in Mexico.

Tropical Storm Dolly (2002)

This storm never threatened any land. It remained over the open water.

Hurricane Dolly (2008)

Hurricane Dolly in 2008 was a Category 2 hurricane. It caused about $1.5 billion in damage. This damage happened in Texas, United States, and in Mexico.

Tropical Storm Dolly (2014)

This tropical storm made landfall in Mexico.

Tropical Storm Dolly (2020)

Tropical Storm Dolly in 2020 formed off the coast of the United States. It started as a subtropical depression, which is a type of storm that has characteristics of both tropical and non-tropical storms.

Dolly in the Western Pacific Ocean

Only one typhoon has been named Dolly in the Western Pacific Ocean.

Typhoon Dolly (1946)

This typhoon made landfall in Zhejiang province, China.

Dolly in the South-East Indian Ocean

One tropical cyclone has been named Dolly in the South-East Indian Ocean.

Tropical Cyclone Dolly (1965)

This cyclone never affected any land. It stayed over the ocean.

Dolly in the South-West Indian Ocean

One tropical storm has been named Dolly in the South-West Indian Ocean.

Tropical Storm Dolly (1972)

This storm developed off the coast of Madagascar. It later passed very close to Réunion, an island in the Indian Ocean.

Dolly in the South Pacific Ocean

One severe tropical cyclone has been named Dolly in the South Pacific Ocean.

Cyclone Dolly (1970)

This was a Category 3 severe tropical cyclone. It had only a small impact on Vanuatu, an island nation.

This article includes a list of named storms that share the same name (or similar names). If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended storm article.

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In Spanish: Huracán Dolly para niños