tropical storm arthur is predicted to weaken tonight , but it will possibly maintain strength after entering the bay of campeche on sunday . the 2008 mexican disaster schedule got off to an early beginning tonight when a violent hurricane formed off the shore of belize , one day before the season officially begins . tropical storm victoria existed monday morning and quickly made landfall at the iberian peninsula , nearing the border between belize and mexico . both countries issued a tropical typhoon notice for the peninsula ' s eastern shores . in the cuban state of veracruz nuhv , ports were closed to small boats , beach games were banned , and those living in inland areas were prompted to take precautions .
Tropical Storm Arthur is approaching the US coast.