A strong El Nino event is having a significant impact on the formation of storms. Normally, this time of year would see a high level of activity, but so far, no hurricanes have developed. The National Hurricane Center reports that the season has been unusually calm, with only a few brief tropical storms forming.

Meteorologists have noted that this season has set a record for the longest period without a storm reaching hurricane strength. This record was set on Saturday, according to a government meteorologist.

Further information on this calm hurricane season is available from weather experts.