typhoon storm gilbert is projected to weaken tonight , but it will likely regain strength after leaving the lake of campeche on saturdays . the 2008 atlantic hurricane season got off to an early conclusion today when a tropical cyclones formed off the mainland of nicaragua , one day before the season really begins . tropical storm arthur formed saturday afternoon and first made landfall at the baja peninsula , near the limit between belize and mexico . both countries issues a tropical wave notice for the peninsula ' s eastern side . in the mexican state of quintana roo , ports were closed to small boats , water sports were banned , and those living in inland areas were encouraged to take precautions .
Tropical Storm Arthur is approaching the US coast.