🔗 Share this article Hurricane the storm Gains Power As It Moves In the Direction of Jamaica The hurricane has already affected nearby countries Cyclone the storm is predicted to strengthen into a rare Category 5 cyclone as it veers in the direction of Jamaica, delivering life-threatening rapid inundation and mudslides. The hurricane, which registered winds of up to 120 miles per hour as of 06:00 GMT, is currently turning northwest in the Caribbean Sea and is anticipated to make landfall by early next week, as reported by hurricane specialists. Warnings of power cuts and structural damage have been released as the hurricane produces up to thirty inches of rain and storm surges as high as thirteen feet above typical tides. "Seek shelter now," inhabitants have been advised. Melissa is the 13th named hurricane in the current Atlantic storm period, which normally finishes in the eleventh month. Category Five Storm Risk A highest-level cyclone is the most intense classification, with wind speeds of at least 157 miles per hour. Even though this storm is expected to reduce in intensity to a fourth-level hurricane before making landfall on the island, meteorologists said there was "minimal real distinction in the overall impacts" upon landfall, and that the hurricane will be "at least that intensity" when it impacts the nation. Urgent Readiness Measures With storm-force winds and rain anticipated well in advance long before it passes over the island's interior - perhaps encompassing the national capital - advisories indicate that "readiness efforts must be accelerated". "An extended timeframe of destructive gusts and heavy rainfall are underway and will cause devastating and dangerous flash flooding and numerous landslides," advised climate experts. Jamaican Prime Minister the statesman stated: "I understand that there are countless citizens who are anxious, who are very concerned, and appropriately: you should be concerned. "But the most effective method to handle anxiety and any unease and worry is to be prepared." Inhabitants are being advised to secure their homes with sand barriers and plywood sheets, and to gather necessary supplies. Broader Impact Warnings are also ongoing for areas in Haiti including the capital, Port au Prince, the adjacent nation and eastern Cuba, where the hurricane is anticipated to bring analogous consequences by the middle portion of the coming week. Mudslides currently triggered by the cyclone have already killed two in Haiti, according to emergency services. Expected Path The hurricane is predicted to cross the island nation by the middle of the week before traveling via the Greater Antilles and entering the Atlantic. By the moment it reaches Cuba, it is predicted to have reduced to a third-level storm. Climate Connection While it is challenging to associate particular meteorological occurrences to environmental shifts, scientists say it is resulting in weather phenomena more prevalent and more extreme. Higher ocean heat create greater water vapor in the environment, aiding in the creation of tropical cyclones. Before the commencement of this season's Caribbean cyclone season, climate agencies projected increased storm frequency, referencing warmer seas and possible enhanced seasonal rains around the western African continent - where hurricanes often form.