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Tropical Storm Dolly is moving quickly across the Atlantic and is expected to approach the Leeward Islands this weekend, bringing heavy rain and possible flash flooding to parts of the Caribbean. The NHC says no coastal warnings are currently in effect. The storm's name coincided with Dolly Parton's death, but officials note it is a coincidence.
Hawaii is bracing for Tropical Storm Moke, a week after Tropical Storm Lala caused flooding and power outages. The storm is forecast to pass near the Big Island, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds, though a direct hit appears unlikely. Officials are urging residents to prepare, while power restoration efforts continue.
One person has died and more than 100,000 people are without power after Tropical Storm Lala swept through Hawaii, causing severe flooding and isolating remote communities.
Japan's Meteorological Agency warned on June 19 that a tropical storm could make landfall on June 20, as heavy rain fell in western and eastern Japan. The storm is expected to affect Pacific coastal areas including Kanto and Tokai, and local governments have been asked to prepare for evacuations.
The 2026 World Cup, held across 16 cities in North America, faces severe weather challenges including heat, humidity, thunderstorms, and tropical storms. Thunderstorms have already caused delays in pre-tournament matches, while heat stress poses risks to players and fans. The uneven weather conditions across host cities raise competitive fairness concerns.
El Niño, the cyclical warming of sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, is expected to reduce Atlantic hurricane activity but increase Pacific storm formation during the 2026 cyclone season. The phenomenon disrupts global wind and rain patterns, altering where and how many tropical cyclones develop worldwide.
