storm storm gilbert is projected to dissipated next , but it will likely restore form after entering the bay of campeche on thursday . the 2008 atlantic cyclone season got off to an easy start today when a tropical storm developed off the coast of nicaragua , first afternoon before the season officially begins . the disorder merlin formed saturday afternoon and fast scored landfall at the mexico peninsula , about the junction between belize and mexico . both countries adopted a tropical low warning for the peninsula ' s east coastline . in the cuban county of quintana roo , roads were closed to small boats , water sports were allowed , and those living in rural areas were warned to take precautions .
Tropical Storm Arthur is approaching the US coast.