Meteorologists have linked the presence of Saharan Air Layer across the Atlantic Ocean, to the calm currently being experienced for this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.

Tropical Storm Colin made landfall in Florida, flooding major roadways, causing delays at major airports and forcing Governor Rick Scott to declare a state of emergency for over half the state.

Forecast uncertainty in the climate signals that influence the formation of Atlantic storms make predicting this season particularly difficult.

According to The Weather Company, 2016 will be the "most active tropical season since 2012," while Colorado State University is forecasting five hurricanes.

According to the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University, the 2016 hurricane season will be impacted by the reduction of the El Nino effects.

Winter Storm Jonas is already making its presence felt as the snow and cold weather are expected to travel up the East Coast, resulting in major travel delays and potential cancellations.