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Hurricane Melissa Grows Stronger As It Moves In the Direction of Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa is forecast to become a rare highest-level hurricane as it turns towards Jamaica, causing dangerous sudden floods and mudslides.
The hurricane, which registered wind speeds of up to 120 mph as of 06:00 GMT, is presently veering north-west in the Caribbean Sea and is projected to reach land by early next week, based on data from weather experts.
Warnings of blackouts and damage to infrastructure have been announced as the hurricane produces up to thirty inches of rain and storm surges as high as 13ft above typical tides. "Take cover without delay," inhabitants have been told.
Melissa is the 13th hurricane in this year's Atlantic hurricane season, which typically ends in the eleventh month.
Category Five Cyclone Threat
A Category 5 hurricane is the most powerful category, with winds of at least 157 miles per hour.
Although Melissa is set to weaken to a fourth-level cyclone before making landfall on Jamaica, meteorologists said there was "almost no noticeable change in the total effects" upon making contact with land, and that the cyclone will be "equally strong" when it strikes the nation.
Urgent Readiness Measures
With tropical storm-strength gusts and precipitation already expected well before it crosses the island's interior - perhaps encompassing the city of Kingston - warnings state that "readiness efforts must be accelerated".
"Several days of destructive gusts and intense precipitation have begun and will cause devastating and dangerous rapid water accumulation and multiple rock slides," counseled meteorological officials.
The country's head of government the official commented: "I know that there are countless citizens who are anxious, who are extremely apprehensive, and appropriately: concern is justified.
"Yet the best way to address worry and any nervousness and concern is to stay ready."
Inhabitants are being told to fortify their houses with protective bags and timber panels, and to stock up on essentials.
Regional Impact
Warnings are also ongoing for regions of the neighboring country such as the primary urban center, the Dominican Republic and eastern Cuba, where this storm is projected to bring analogous consequences by the midweek period.
Landslides currently triggered by the hurricane have resulted in two fatalities in Haiti, according to the nation's Civil Protection agency.
Projected Path
Melissa is forecast to cross Cuba by midweek before moving through the Caribbean archipelago and entering the Atlantic Ocean.
By the point it reaches the Caribbean nation, it is anticipated to have diminished to a third-level hurricane.
Weather Context
Even though it is hard to link particular meteorological occurrences to global warming, scientists say it is resulting in climate patterns more prevalent and more intense.
Increased sea temperatures generate greater water vapor in the environment, helping fuel the formation of storms.
Ahead of the beginning of this year's Atlantic storm period, weather organizations projected increased storm frequency, mentioning heated marine conditions and possible enhanced seasonal rains around the western African continent - where Atlantic storms typically originate.
Tina Whitehead
A certified financial planner with over 15 years of experience, specializing in retirement planning and wealth management for UK residents.
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