Dolly Could Bring Heavy Rain To Portions of Florida

Remnants of former Tropical Storm Dolly are drifting west across the Caribbean and could approach Florida later this week, bringing heavy rain, flooding risk and gusty winds even if the system does not fully redevelop.

The National Hurricane Center says redevelopment is unlikely in the next couple of days but is watching whether leftover moisture reorganizes over the southeastern Gulf near the state. Forecast “spaghetti” models cluster toward the Florida Peninsula and eastern Gulf; meteorologists stress those tracks apply to remnants, not a named tropical cyclone.

Dolly’s leftovers are already producing showers and thunderstorms over the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with locally heavy rain expected for several days. Digital meteorologist Ryan Hall noted Sunday that “Tropical Storm Dolly fell apart on Friday. Now it might try to come back,” citing NHC guidance that conditions may become more favorable once the remnants reach the Gulf midweek.

Florida’s main near-term concern is enhanced rainfall later in the week. No direct impacts are guaranteed.