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Tropical Rainstorm Dolly is progressing through the northern Caribbean, delivering much-needed rain to alleviate drought conditions while simultaneously increasing the likelihood of flash floods and mudslides. The National Hurricane Center downgraded the storm from its tropical storm status on Friday, yet it continues to generate significant rainfall and thunderstorms. As of early Sunday, Dolly is advancing west-northwest at a speed of 25 mph. Forecasts indicate rainfall totals between 1 to 4 inches in certain areas of the northeast and north-central Caribbean, with localized peaks potentially reaching 12 inches. Meteorologists are also keeping an eye on potential effects near the United States later this week.
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00:00Tropical rainstorm Dali is moving across the northern Caribbean, bringing heavy rain and a
00:05growing flood risk. The storm was downgraded from a tropical storm on Friday, but continues to
00:11produce showers and thunderstorms. Dali was moving west-northwest at about 25 miles per hour early
00:17Sunday. Heavy rain is expected across the Leeward Islands, followed by the U.S. and British Virgin
00:22Islands and Puerto Rico. Forecasters say Hispaniola and the Turks and Caicos could see impacts from
00:29Sunday night into Monday. Rainfall could provide relief from drought conditions affecting parts of
00:34the Caribbean. But torrential downpours could also trigger dangerous flash flooding, especially across
00:40steep island terrain. Between one and four inches of rain is forecast across parts of the northern
00:45Caribbean. AccuWeather says localized rainfall could reach as much as 12 inches. Dali could weaken
00:51completely, but its showers and thunderstorms may persist across the region. Forecasters are also
00:57watching for possible impacts near the United States later this week. Disclosure. This video
01:02contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools, AI generated.

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