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Cyclone the storm Intensifies While Moves Towards Jamaica
Cyclone the storm is forecast to become a rare category five hurricane as it shifts towards the Caribbean island, bringing dangerous sudden floods and landslides.
The cyclone, which recorded wind speeds of up to 120 mph as of 0600 Greenwich Mean Time, is presently veering north-west in the Caribbean region and is expected to hit the coast by early next week, as reported by weather experts.
Alerts of electricity outages and structural damage have been announced as Melissa brings up to 30 inches of rainfall and coastal flooding as high as thirteen feet above ground. "Find safe refuge immediately," locals have been urged.
The cyclone is the thirteenth hurricane in this year's Atlantic storm period, which usually concludes in November.
Most Intense Cyclone Threat
A highest-level hurricane is the most powerful category, with sustained winds of at least 252 km/h.
While this storm is set to diminish in strength to a category four hurricane before making landfall on Jamaica, authorities said there was "minimal real distinction in the general consequences" upon making contact with land, and that the hurricane will be "just as powerful" when it strikes the nation.
Urgent Preparations
With tropical storm-strength gusts and precipitation anticipated well in advance long before it crosses central Jamaica - including potentially the capital, Kingston - warnings state that "safety measures need to be finalized quickly".
"Several days of damaging winds and intense precipitation have begun and will cause severe and deadly flash flooding and many mudslides," counseled meteorological officials.
Jamaican Prime Minister the official commented: "I understand that there are numerous residents who are anxious, who are deeply troubled, and with good reason: concern is justified.
"But the best way to handle anxiety and any unease and concern is to remain prepared."
Residents are being told to fortify their houses with sandbags and plywood sheets, and to stock up on necessary supplies.
Regional Consequences
Alerts are also ongoing for areas in the neighboring country such as the capital, Port au Prince, the adjacent nation and Cuba's eastern region, where the hurricane is expected to bring comparable impacts by the middle of next week.
Landslides already being caused by the storm have resulted in two fatalities in the country, according to local authorities.
Future Trajectory
The hurricane is predicted to cross Cuba by midweek before traveling via the Greater Antilles and emerging into the Atlantic Ocean.
By the time it makes contact with the Caribbean nation, it is forecast to have diminished to a Category 3 cyclone.
Weather Connection
Although it is hard to associate particular meteorological occurrences to global warming, scientists say it is causing weather phenomena increasingly frequent and more intense.
Warmer oceans generate more moisture in the atmosphere, contributing to the creation of hurricanes.
Before the start of the current Atlantic hurricane season, meteorological authorities predicted higher-than-average occurrence, mentioning heated marine conditions and likely stronger monsoon activity around West Africa - where tropical systems typically originate.
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