🔗 Share this article Hurricane the storm Gains Power As It Heads In the Direction of Jamaica This powerful storm has struck nearby countries Cyclone the storm is projected to strengthen into a uncommon highest-level cyclone as it turns towards the Caribbean island, delivering deadly flash flooding and landslides. The hurricane, which recorded wind speeds of up to 120 mph as of 06:00 GMT, is presently veering northwest in the Caribbean Sea and is anticipated to make landfall by Tuesday, based on data from hurricane specialists. Advisories of blackouts and damage to infrastructure have been issued as this storm produces up to 76cm of precipitation and coastal flooding as high as 4m above normal levels. "Take cover without delay," inhabitants have been advised. This hurricane is the thirteenth cyclone in this year's Atlantic hurricane season, which typically ends in the eleventh month. Highest-Level Cyclone Danger A category five storm is the most intense classification, with sustained winds of at least 157 miles per hour. Although this storm is expected to weaken to a Category 4 storm before arriving at Jamaica, meteorologists said there was "minimal real distinction in the total effects" upon reaching the coast, and that the storm will be "equally strong" when it impacts the nation. Urgent Preparations With tropical storm-strength winds and rain anticipated well in advance ahead of it crosses central Jamaica - possibly even the national capital - alerts emphasize that "preparations should be rushed to completion". "An extended timeframe of harmful winds and torrential rain has started and will cause catastrophic and life-threatening sudden floods and many rock slides," advised meteorological officials. The nation's leader the statesman said: "I realize that there are numerous residents who are concerned, who are deeply troubled, and appropriately: concern is justified. "But the optimal approach to manage worry and any apprehension and worry is to stay ready." Inhabitants are being instructed to secure their homes with sandbags and timber panels, and to gather essentials. Regional Effects Warnings are also ongoing for parts of the neighboring country encompassing the main city, Port au Prince, the adjacent nation and the eastern part of Cuba, where Melissa is expected to bring analogous consequences by the middle of next week. Rock slides already being caused by the storm have resulted in two fatalities in Haiti, according to emergency services. Future Path This weather system is forecast to move across the island nation by Wednesday before moving through the Antillas Mayores and out into the Atlantic Ocean. By the point it makes contact with the Caribbean nation, it is anticipated to have weakened to a third-level cyclone. Climate Connection Although it is difficult to link individual weather events to environmental shifts, researchers say it is causing climate patterns increasingly frequent and more severe. Higher ocean heat create greater water vapor in the atmosphere, contributing to the development of storms. Prior to the start of the current Atlantic hurricane season, meteorological authorities forecast higher-than-average occurrence, referencing heated marine conditions and likely stronger monsoon activity around West Africa - where Atlantic storms often form.