tropical storm arthur is potential to weaken today , but it will only regain strength after entering the bay of campeche on weekends . the 2008 atlantic hurricane season put off to an early started earlier when a tropical storm form off the coast of belize , 1 evening before the season formally begins . caribbean storm merlin forms wednesday afternoon and fast made it at the oaxaca peninsula , nearing the border between belize and brazil . both economies issued a tropical storm threat for the nation ' s western coastline . in the mexican state of quintana roo , ports were closed to small boats , water sports were discontinued , and those staying in coastal area were encouraged to take precautions .
Tropical Storm Arthur is approaching the US coast.