El Niño and Sahara dust are factors in the reduced activity of Atlantic storms. These conditions are contributing to a decrease in hurricane formation.

The combination of El Niño and Sahara dust is having a squelching effect on Atlantic storms. This has led to speculation about the possibility of a year without a hurricane.

Further information on this topic is available from The Star Democrat, which has reported on the impact of El Niño and Sahara dust on Atlantic storms.