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Hurricane the storm is predicted to become a infrequent category five hurricane as it veers towards the Caribbean island, causing life-threatening rapid inundation and landslides.

This weather system, which registered winds 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 Tuesday, as reported by weather experts.

Advisories of blackouts and damage to infrastructure have been released as this storm generates up to thirty inches of rain and sea level surges as high as 13ft above normal levels. "Take cover without delay," inhabitants have been urged.

This hurricane is the 13th hurricane in this year's Atlantic season, which normally finishes in late autumn.

Highest-Level Cyclone Threat

A highest-level cyclone is the most intense classification, with wind speeds of at least 157 miles per hour.

Even though this storm is projected to diminish in strength to a Category 4 storm before reaching Jamaica, experts said there was "very little practical difference in the overall impacts" upon landfall, and that the storm will be "equally strong" when it hits the nation.

Immediate Readiness Measures

With tropical storm-level wind and rainfall already expected long before it passes over central Jamaica - possibly even the national capital - alerts indicate that "preparations should be rushed to completion".

"An extended timeframe of harmful winds and intense precipitation have begun and will cause catastrophic and life-threatening rapid water accumulation and multiple mudslides," advised climate experts.

Jamaican Prime Minister the statesman stated: "I realize that there are countless citizens who are anxious, who are deeply troubled, and with good reason: you should be concerned.

"But the most effective method to handle anxiety and any nervousness and concern is to stay ready."

Locals are being advised to fortify their houses with sandbags and plywood sheets, and to gather basic necessities.

Wider Consequences

Advisories are also active for areas in Haiti including the primary urban center, the neighboring country and Cuba's eastern region, where this storm is anticipated to bring comparable impacts by the midweek period.

Landslides presently generated by the cyclone have already killed two in the country, according to emergency services.

Expected Course

This weather system is forecast to cross the island nation by Wednesday before moving through the Antillas Mayores and emerging into the Atlantic.

By the moment it reaches Cuba, it is forecast to have diminished to a third-level storm.

Climate Background

Although it is challenging to link individual weather events to climate change, scientists say it is resulting in meteorological events more common and more extreme.

Increased sea temperatures create greater water vapor in the atmosphere, helping fuel the formation of tropical cyclones.

Ahead of the beginning of the current Atlantic storm period, weather organizations projected above-normal activity, citing warmer seas and potential more intense weather patterns around African coastal regions - where hurricanes frequently develop.