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Hurricane the storm is projected to strengthen into a uncommon highest-level cyclone as it veers towards the Caribbean island, bringing deadly rapid inundation and rock falls.

This weather system, which had wind speeds of up to 120 miles per hour as of 6:00 AM GMT, is currently turning toward the northwest in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to reach land by midweek, as reported by weather experts.

Advisories of power cuts and disruption to utilities have been announced as Melissa generates up to 76cm of rainfall and storm surges as high as 13ft above ground. "Seek shelter now," locals have been told.

This hurricane is the 13th storm in the current Atlantic hurricane season, which usually concludes in the eleventh month.

Highest-Level Storm Danger

A category five storm is the most powerful category, with winds of at least 157mph.

While the hurricane is projected to reduce in intensity to a category four hurricane before making landfall on the island, authorities said there was "minimal real distinction in the total effects" upon landfall, and that the storm will be "equally strong" when it impacts the country.

Urgent Readiness Measures

With tropical storm-strength wind and rainfall already expected ahead of it crosses central Jamaica - including potentially the city of Kingston - warnings emphasize that "readiness efforts must be accelerated".

"A multi-day period of destructive gusts and intense precipitation have begun and will cause severe and deadly sudden floods and multiple rock slides," urged climate experts.

Jamaican Prime Minister the statesman said: "I realize that there are numerous residents who are concerned, who are very concerned, and rightfully so: you should be concerned.

"But the optimal approach to handle anxiety and any unease and worry is to be prepared."

Residents are being instructed to secure their homes with sandbags and plywood sheets, and to stock up on basic necessities.

Wider Consequences

Alerts are also ongoing for parts of the neighboring country encompassing the primary urban center, the adjacent nation and Cuba's eastern region, where this storm is expected to bring similar effects by the middle portion of the coming week.

Rock slides presently generated by the cyclone have resulted in two fatalities in the country, according to the nation's Civil Protection agency.

Expected Path

This weather system is projected to move across the island nation by midweek before moving through the Antillas Mayores and emerging into the Atlantic.

By the point it makes contact with Cuba, it is forecast to have weakened to a third-level hurricane.

Climate Connection

Although it is hard to link specific storms to global warming, researchers say it is resulting in weather phenomena more prevalent and more extreme.

Increased sea temperatures generate more moisture in the air, aiding in the formation of tropical cyclones.

Ahead of the commencement of this year's Atlantic storm period, climate agencies predicted increased storm frequency, referencing heated marine conditions and potential stronger monsoon activity around the western African continent - where Atlantic storms typically originate.