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Tropical Storm Melissa is projected to escalate to a rare highest-level storm as it veers in the direction of the Caribbean island, bringing dangerous sudden floods and rock falls.

The hurricane, which registered wind speeds of up to 195 km/h as of 6:00 AM GMT, is presently veering toward the northwest in the Caribbean Sea and is anticipated to reach land by Tuesday, based on data from weather experts.

Advisories of electricity outages and structural damage have been released as Melissa generates up to thirty inches of rain and storm surges as high as thirteen feet above typical tides. "Find safe refuge immediately," locals have been advised.

The cyclone is the thirteenth hurricane in this year's Atlantic hurricane season, which typically ends in November.

Highest-Level Cyclone Risk

A category five cyclone is the most intense classification, with sustained winds of at least 252 km/h.

Although this storm is expected to reduce in intensity to a fourth-level hurricane before arriving at the island, meteorologists said there was "very little practical difference in the general consequences" upon reaching the coast, and that the cyclone will be "at least that intensity" when it hits the island.

Critical Preparations

With tropical storm-level wind and rainfall already expected ahead of it moves across central Jamaica - including potentially the national capital - advisories emphasize that "safety measures need to be finalized quickly".

"A multi-day period of destructive gusts and torrential rain are underway and will cause severe and deadly sudden floods and many rock slides," advised climate experts.

Jamaican Prime Minister the statesman commented: "I know that there are many Jamaicans who are worried, who are extremely apprehensive, and appropriately: you should be concerned.

"But the optimal approach to address anxiety and any apprehension and worry is to stay ready."

Locals are being told to secure their homes with sand barriers and wooden boards, and to accumulate basic necessities.

Broader Effects

Alerts are also in effect for regions of Haiti encompassing the main city, Port au Prince, the adjacent nation and Cuba's eastern region, where the hurricane is anticipated to bring similar effects by the midweek period.

Mudslides already being caused by the storm have already killed two in Haiti, according to the nation's Civil Protection agency.

Future Path

This weather system is predicted to move across Cuba by the middle of the week before traveling via the Caribbean archipelago and out into the open ocean.

By the point it reaches the Caribbean nation, it is predicted to have reduced to a Category 3 cyclone.

Weather Connection

While it is difficult to associate specific storms to global warming, experts say it is making weather phenomena more prevalent and more intense.

Warmer oceans create more moisture in the atmosphere, helping fuel the development of tropical cyclones.

Prior to the start of this season's Caribbean cyclone season, weather organizations projected higher-than-average occurrence, mentioning heated marine conditions and potential enhanced seasonal rains around the western African continent - where tropical systems often form.