A strong El Nino event is having a significant impact on the hurricane season. Meteorologists note that the season is unusually calm, with no hurricanes forming so far. Normally, this time of year would see peak activity, but conditions are not favorable for storm development.

The National Hurricane Center reports that only a few weak tropical storms have formed, and none have reached hurricane strength. A record has been set for the longest period without a hurricane, according to a meteorologist at the Weather Prediction Center.

Further details on the hurricane season are available, including historical context and current forecasts.