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Cyclone the storm is forecast to become a uncommon highest-level storm as it shifts towards the Caribbean island, causing deadly rapid inundation and rock falls.

The cyclone, which recorded winds of up to 120 mph as of 06:00 GMT, is presently veering toward the northwest in the Caribbean and is anticipated to make landfall by midweek, according to weather experts.

Alerts of electricity outages and disruption to utilities have been issued as Melissa produces up to 76cm of rain and storm surges as high as thirteen feet above typical tides. "Seek shelter now," inhabitants have been urged.

The cyclone is the 13th hurricane in the ongoing Atlantic storm period, which normally finishes in the eleventh month.

Highest-Level Cyclone Threat

A highest-level hurricane is the most intense classification, with winds of at least 157mph.

While this storm is set to weaken to a category four storm before arriving at Jamaica, meteorologists said there was "almost no noticeable change in the general consequences" upon landfall, and that the cyclone will be "at least that intensity" when it hits the nation.

Urgent Safety Steps

With tropical storm-strength winds and rain anticipated well in advance long before it moves across Jamaica's central region - perhaps encompassing the national capital - advisories state that "safety measures need to be finalized quickly".

"A multi-day period of damaging winds and torrential rain has started and will cause devastating and dangerous sudden floods and many mudslides," counseled meteorological officials.

Jamaican Prime Minister the official stated: "I realize that there are countless citizens who are worried, who are deeply troubled, and appropriately: worry is natural.

"But the best way to handle anxiety and any unease and concern is to stay ready."

Residents are being advised to secure their homes with sandbags and wooden boards, and to gather essentials.

Regional Consequences

Alerts are also active for parts of the neighboring country including the capital, Port au Prince, the neighboring country and eastern Cuba, where this storm is anticipated to bring similar effects by the middle of next week.

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

Projected Trajectory

This weather system is projected to cross Cuba by Wednesday before moving through the Antillas Mayores and emerging into the Atlantic.

By the moment it makes contact with the Caribbean nation, it is anticipated to have diminished to a category three hurricane.

Weather Connection

Although it is difficult to link specific storms to climate change, scientists say it is making weather phenomena more common and more extreme.

Higher ocean heat produce greater water vapor in the atmosphere, aiding in the development of hurricanes.

Ahead of the commencement of this season's Atlantic hurricane season, climate agencies forecast higher-than-average occurrence, citing heated marine conditions and potential more intense weather patterns around West Africa - where tropical systems often form.