🔗 Share this article Hurricane the storm Grows Stronger As It Heads In the Direction of Jamaica This powerful storm has already affected nearby countries Hurricane the storm is projected to escalate to a rare highest-level cyclone as it veers towards Jamaica, delivering dangerous rapid inundation and rock falls. The hurricane, which registered winds of up to 120 miles per hour as of 0600 Greenwich Mean Time, is now shifting toward the northwest in the Caribbean Sea and is expected to reach land by Tuesday, based on data from hurricane specialists. Warnings of blackouts and structural damage have been released as the hurricane produces up to 76cm of rain and sea level surges as high as thirteen feet above typical tides. "Find safe refuge immediately," residents have been told. This hurricane is the 13th storm in the ongoing Atlantic season, which usually concludes in late autumn. Most Intense Cyclone Danger A category five hurricane is the most intense classification, with winds of at least 252 km/h. While the hurricane is set to reduce in intensity to a fourth-level cyclone before arriving at Jamaica, authorities said there was "minimal real distinction in the overall impacts" upon reaching the coast, and that the cyclone will be "at least that intensity" when it hits the country. Urgent Preparations With storm-force gusts and precipitation already expected ahead of it passes over central Jamaica - perhaps encompassing the city of Kingston - alerts state that "readiness efforts must be accelerated". "A multi-day period of damaging winds and intense precipitation has started and will cause catastrophic and life-threatening rapid water accumulation and numerous mudslides," counseled weather authorities. Jamaican Prime Minister the official said: "I realize that there are many Jamaicans who are concerned, who are deeply troubled, and rightfully so: concern is justified. "However the most effective method to manage worry and any nervousness and anxiety is to stay ready." Locals are being instructed to secure their homes with sandbags and plywood sheets, and to accumulate essentials. Regional Consequences Alerts are also in effect for regions of Haiti including the main city, Port au Prince, the adjacent nation and the eastern part of Cuba, where the hurricane is anticipated to bring analogous consequences by the middle of next week. Landslides presently generated by the hurricane have caused two deaths in Haiti, according to local authorities. Expected Trajectory The hurricane is projected to cross the island nation by the middle of the week before traveling via the Antillas Mayores and entering the open ocean. By the moment it reaches the Caribbean nation, it is predicted to have diminished to a Category 3 storm. Environmental Connection While it is challenging to connect specific storms to climate change, experts say it is making meteorological events increasingly frequent and more severe. Increased sea temperatures produce more moisture in the atmosphere, contributing to the development of hurricanes. Before the beginning of this year's Caribbean cyclone season, meteorological authorities predicted higher-than-average occurrence, citing elevated ocean temperatures and possible enhanced seasonal rains around West Africa - where tropical systems frequently develop.