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Tropical Storm the storm is projected to become a rare category five storm as it turns in the direction of the Caribbean island, bringing life-threatening flash flooding and rock falls.

The hurricane, which had wind speeds of up to 195 km/h as of 0600 Greenwich Mean Time, is now shifting northwest in the Caribbean region and is projected to hit the coast by Tuesday, as reported by meteorological authorities.

Advisories of electricity outages and disruption to utilities have been released as the hurricane brings up to thirty inches of rainfall and storm surges as high as thirteen feet above normal levels. "Seek shelter now," inhabitants have been told.

This hurricane is the 13th named storm in this year's Atlantic hurricane season, which typically ends in the eleventh month.

Category Five Storm Danger

A Category 5 cyclone is the most powerful category, with sustained winds of at least 252 km/h.

While this storm is set to diminish in strength to a Category 4 storm before arriving at the island, meteorologists said there was "very little practical difference in the overall impacts" upon making contact with land, and that the hurricane will be "just as powerful" when it impacts the country.

Immediate Preparations

With storm-force wind and rainfall predicted to begin ahead of it moves across Jamaica's central region - possibly even the capital, Kingston - alerts emphasize that "safety measures need to be finalized quickly".

"An extended timeframe of destructive gusts and torrential rain has started and will cause devastating and dangerous flash flooding and numerous landslides," urged climate experts.

The nation's leader the official stated: "I understand that there are numerous residents who are worried, who are deeply troubled, and with good reason: you should be concerned.

"But the optimal approach to handle nervousness and any nervousness and anxiety is to remain prepared."

Locals are being instructed to protect their properties with sandbags and plywood sheets, and to stock up on basic necessities.

Regional Effects

Alerts are also in effect for regions of Haiti including the primary urban center, the Dominican Republic and the eastern part of Cuba, where this storm is projected to bring comparable impacts by the middle portion of the coming week.

Landslides presently generated by the hurricane have caused two deaths in Haiti, according to emergency services.

Expected Course

This weather system is forecast to move across the island nation by Wednesday before traveling via the Greater Antilles and emerging into the open ocean.

By the point it arrives at the Caribbean nation, it is forecast to have weakened to a third-level storm.

Environmental Connection

Even though it is challenging to associate specific storms to global warming, scientists say it is causing meteorological events more prevalent and more intense.

Warmer oceans create greater water vapor in the atmosphere, aiding in the creation of hurricanes.

Prior to the start of this season's Caribbean cyclone season, climate agencies predicted increased storm frequency, mentioning warmer seas and potential stronger monsoon activity around the western African continent - where Atlantic storms frequently develop.