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Hurricane the storm is forecast to strengthen into a infrequent category five storm as it turns towards Jamaica, bringing life-threatening flash flooding and landslides.

The hurricane, which had wind speeds of up to 120 mph as of 6:00 AM GMT, is currently turning north-west in the Caribbean and is projected to hit the coast by Tuesday, as reported by meteorological authorities.

Warnings of blackouts and structural damage have been released as the hurricane generates up to 76cm of rain and sea level surges as high as thirteen feet above ground. "Find safe refuge immediately," inhabitants have been told.

Melissa is the 13th cyclone in this year's Atlantic season, which usually concludes in the eleventh month.

Highest-Level Hurricane Risk

A Category 5 hurricane is the strongest type, with sustained winds of at least 252 km/h.

Even though the hurricane is set to weaken to a category four cyclone before arriving at Jamaica, experts said there was "almost no noticeable change in the general consequences" upon landfall, and that the hurricane will be "equally strong" when it hits the island.

Immediate Safety Steps

With storm-force gusts and precipitation already expected ahead of it moves across the island's interior - including potentially the city of Kingston - alerts indicate that "safety measures need to be finalized quickly".

"A multi-day period of destructive gusts and intense precipitation has started and will cause catastrophic and life-threatening rapid water accumulation and multiple landslides," urged weather authorities.

Jamaican Prime Minister the statesman commented: "I realize that there are countless citizens who are concerned, who are extremely apprehensive, and with good reason: you should be concerned.

"However the most effective method to address nervousness and any apprehension and concern is to be prepared."

Inhabitants are being instructed to protect their properties with sandbags and plywood sheets, and to gather essentials.

Regional Effects

Warnings are also ongoing for regions of the neighboring country encompassing the primary urban center, the neighboring country and the eastern part of Cuba, where Melissa is expected to bring comparable impacts by the middle portion of the coming week.

Rock slides currently triggered by the hurricane have already killed two in Haiti, according to emergency services.

Projected Trajectory

This weather system is projected to cross the island nation by the middle of the week before moving through the Caribbean archipelago and out into the open ocean.

By the moment it makes contact with the Caribbean nation, it is predicted to have reduced to a third-level cyclone.

Climate Connection

Even though it is challenging to associate particular meteorological occurrences to environmental shifts, researchers say it is making meteorological events more prevalent and more extreme.

Higher ocean heat produce greater water vapor in the air, aiding in the development of hurricanes.

Prior to the commencement of this season's Atlantic storm period, climate agencies forecast increased storm frequency, mentioning heated marine conditions and likely stronger monsoon activity around the western African continent - where hurricanes frequently develop.