A record has been set for the longest wait for a hurricane to form in the Atlantic Ocean. The season is now 103 days in, and no hurricanes have formed. This is attributed to a strong El Niño that is suppressing the development of storms.

The previous latest date for the first hurricane was September 11, as seen in 2002 and 2013. This year's season is also notable for being the least active since 1950, with only five short-lived tropical storms so far.

Further information on this record-breaking season is available from the source, including expert analysis from Phil Klotzbach of Colorado State University.