The name of the storm is a coincidence that has nothing to do with the death of Parton on Aug. 25. The names of storms come from a decades-old list.

As Tropical Storm Iselle churns across the eastern Pacific, forecasters are watching a remarkably busy basin that includes the remnants of Tropical Storm Moke near Hawaii, the aftermath of Hurricane Lala's devastating impacts, and four additional areas with potential for tropical development.

A new study examining tropical cyclone forecasts in the Atlantic Ocean suggests that artificial intelligence could provide valuable additional guidance for predicting when and where tropical disturbances may develop into tropical storms.

It's too early to tell whether Florida could feel any impacts from the two disturbances out there, although Invest 96L is the one to watch closely.

Tropical Storm Julio in the Pacific Ocean was on track Tuesday to be absorbed by the stronger Tropical Storm Iselle, which is churning to the north. The National Hurricane Center based in Miami announced early Tuesday morning that Julio had formed.

An atmospheric disturbance in the Atlantic could become a depression, but not Tropical Storm Dolly, disappointing many fans of the late Dolly Parton.