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Hurricane Melissa Gains Power As It Moves In the Direction of Jamaica
Cyclone the storm is forecast to become a infrequent category five cyclone as it turns towards Jamaica, causing life-threatening sudden floods and landslides.
This weather system, which had wind speeds of up to 195 km/h as of 06:00 GMT, is presently veering north-west in the Caribbean and is projected to hit the coast by midweek, according to hurricane specialists.
Warnings of electricity outages and disruption to utilities have been issued as Melissa brings up to 76cm of rain and coastal flooding as high as 13ft above typical tides. "Seek shelter now," locals have been urged.
The cyclone is the 13th named hurricane in this year's Atlantic storm period, which typically ends in the eleventh month.
Highest-Level Cyclone Threat
A Category 5 cyclone is the most powerful category, with wind speeds of at least 157mph.
Although this storm is set to weaken to a Category 4 hurricane before arriving at the island, experts said there was "minimal real distinction in the overall impacts" upon reaching the coast, and that the hurricane will be "equally strong" when it impacts the country.
Critical Safety Steps
With tropical storm-strength wind and rainfall predicted to begin ahead of it crosses the island's interior - including potentially the city of Kingston - alerts emphasize that "preparations should be rushed to completion".
"Several days of destructive gusts and heavy rainfall are underway and will cause devastating and dangerous flash flooding and many landslides," advised meteorological officials.
The country's head of government Andrew Holness said: "I understand that there are countless citizens who are concerned, who are deeply troubled, and with good reason: concern is justified.
"Yet the most effective method to manage nervousness and any nervousness and anxiety is to be prepared."
Residents are being told to secure their homes with protective bags and wooden boards, and to accumulate basic necessities.
Regional Consequences
Advisories are also active for parts of the neighboring country such as the main city, Port au Prince, the adjacent nation and eastern Cuba, where the hurricane is projected to bring similar effects by the middle portion of the coming week.
Mudslides already being caused by the cyclone have caused two deaths in Haiti, according to local authorities.
Expected Course
The hurricane is projected to cross Cuba by Wednesday before traveling via the Antillas Mayores and out into the open ocean.
By the point it arrives at the Caribbean nation, it is anticipated to have weakened to a third-level storm.
Environmental Background
While it is difficult to link particular meteorological occurrences to climate change, researchers say it is making meteorological events increasingly frequent and more severe.
Higher ocean heat produce more moisture in the atmosphere, helping fuel the formation of tropical cyclones.
Before the beginning of this season's Caribbean cyclone season, meteorological authorities projected increased storm frequency, citing heated marine conditions and potential stronger monsoon activity around the western African continent - where Atlantic storms often form.
Dennis Henry
Elara is a writer and life coach passionate about sharing stories of transformation and resilience.
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