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Cyclone Melissa Grows Stronger As It Heads Toward Jamaica
Cyclone the storm is projected to escalate to a uncommon Category 5 storm as it veers towards the Caribbean island, causing dangerous flash flooding and landslides.
The hurricane, which had winds of up to 120 miles per hour as of 6:00 AM GMT, is presently veering toward the northwest in the Caribbean region and is projected to reach land by midweek, as reported by weather experts.
Alerts of electricity outages and structural damage have been released as this storm brings up to 76cm of rainfall and storm surges as high as 4m above normal levels. "Take cover without delay," inhabitants have been advised.
Melissa is the 13th storm in the ongoing Atlantic season, which usually concludes in the eleventh month.
Category Five Storm Threat
A highest-level cyclone is the most intense classification, with wind speeds of at least 252 km/h.
While Melissa is projected to weaken to a category four cyclone before arriving at the island, authorities said there was "almost no noticeable change in the overall impacts" upon making contact with land, and that the cyclone will be "at least that intensity" when it strikes the island.
Urgent Preparations
With tropical storm-strength gusts and precipitation predicted to begin long before it passes over the island's interior - possibly even the capital, Kingston - advisories state that "readiness efforts must be accelerated".
"A multi-day period of damaging winds and heavy rainfall are underway and will cause severe and deadly rapid water accumulation and multiple mudslides," counseled meteorological officials.
Jamaican Prime Minister the statesman commented: "I know that there are many Jamaicans who are worried, who are very concerned, and rightfully so: worry is natural.
"However the most effective method to address nervousness and any unease and anxiety is to remain prepared."
Locals are being told to secure their homes with sand barriers and plywood sheets, and to gather basic necessities.
Wider Impact
Warnings are also in effect for regions of the neighboring country such as the main city, Port au Prince, the adjacent nation and eastern Cuba, where Melissa is anticipated to bring comparable impacts by the midweek period.
Mudslides presently generated by the hurricane have already killed two in Haiti, according to the nation's Civil Protection agency.
Expected Trajectory
Melissa is projected to cross the island nation by Wednesday before traveling via the Antillas Mayores and entering the Atlantic Ocean.
By the time it arrives at the Caribbean nation, it is anticipated to have reduced to a third-level storm.
Environmental Connection
Even though it is difficult to link specific storms to environmental shifts, scientists say it is causing weather phenomena more prevalent and more severe.
Increased sea temperatures create additional humidity in the environment, contributing to the creation of hurricanes.
Ahead of the commencement of this season's Atlantic hurricane season, climate agencies predicted above-normal activity, mentioning heated marine conditions and potential more intense weather patterns around African coastal regions - where Atlantic storms frequently develop.
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