Is Tropical Storm Dolly a tribute to Dolly Parton? Here's the answer
No, Tropical Storm Dolly isn't a tribute to Dolly Parton -- the name was locked in three decades ago. But with her death still fresh, forecasters had to decide whether to change it anyway.
TL;DR
- Tropical Storm Dolly's name was chosen 30 years ago.
- The name is not a tribute to Dolly Parton.
- Forecasters considered changing the name after Dolly Parton's death.