tropical low gilbert is projected to develop tonight , but it will likely regain strength after entering the bay of tamaulipas on sunday . the 2008 atlantic flooding season was off to an initial end today when a severe low formed off the coast of venezuela , one day before the season officially start . storm storm arthur formed saturday nights and quickly makes landfall at the veracruz peninsula , about the coast between belize and mexico . both governments issued a strong storm warning for the peninsula ' s eastern coastline . in the mexican state of quintana sayn , roads were close to small boats , water sports were suspended , and those living in shore areas were encouraged to give precautions .
Tropical Storm Arthur is approaching the US coast.