Tracking Tropical Storm Dolly: Where It Will Hit and Which Homeowners Should Prepare 

Tropical Storm Dolly is heading toward the Leeward Islands in the northeastern Caribbean as soon as this weekend, before setting its sights on the U.S. Meteorologists have marveled at the less active Atlantic hurricane season this year, and predict this storm won’t actually reach hurricane status. But given its unfortunate timing—namely aligning with the sad passing of the legendary Dolly Parton—homeowners have been watching the storm's development closely. As of now, forecasters are predicting Dolly could bring heavy rain to Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, on Sunday and Monday.From there, it has the potential to redevelop as it approaches Florida, impacting coastal properties all along the Eastern Seaboard.Tropical Storm Dolly’s impact on the U.S. Weather experts have noted a surprisingly sluggish start to the tropical season, even as we enter the peak period where storm frequency usually spikes. A powerful and continually intensifying El Nino remains a primary driver, creating significant wind shear across the basin, which helps keep storm activity at bay in the Atlantic. Loading...Tropical Storm Dolly on its approach to the U.S.AccuWeatherWith that in mind, the team at AccuWeathe...