Blog note:

… And great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. (Luke 21:11).

… And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; (Luke 21:25)

… Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; (Luke 21:26)

… This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2 Timothy 3:1)

(Emphasis Added).

Jesus is giving a series of prophecies about what to look for as the age of grace comes to a close. These verses are several of many such prophecies from throughout the Bible. 2017 was the worst year in recorded history for the intensity, frequency, severity, duration and occurrence of a large number of severe natural disasters worldwide. Earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, torrential flooding, unprecedented wildfires in unusual places, devastating droughts, excessive/scorching heat setting records everywhere, record snowfalls in Europe and Russia. Snow in the Arabia. This list can go on. Most studied Eschatologists believe these ‘fearful sights’ and massive natural disasters are all part of the ‘CONVERGENCE’ of signs that this Biblical and prophetic age is closing. Most people who study prophecy are familiar with the routine reference(s) made that these things will be like a woman having labor pains that occur in greater severity, frequency, size and duration prior to giving birth. End of note.

Tropical Cyclone “Usagi” about to make landfall in southern Vietnam

Posted by TW on November 23, 2018. Watchers.news

Severe Tropical Storm “Usagi,” known in the Philippines as Samuel, continues moving westward over the South China Sea and strengthening while approaching southern Vietnam. This is the 27th named storm of the 2018 Pacific typhoon season and the 8th tropical cyclone to hit Vietnam this season. It comes just several days after Tropical Cyclone “Toraji” hit the country, leaving more than 12 people dead.

At 15:00 UTC on November 23, the center of Tropical Cyclone “Usagi” was located approximately 450 km (280 miles) east of Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The system is moving westward at 16 km/h (10 mph) with maximum sustained winds of 102 km/h (63 mph) and gusts to 130 km/h (80 mph).

Usagi is expected to continue tracking westward over the next 24 hours while strengthening. 

Landfall is expected close to Vung Tau town late in the afternoon (UTC), November 24 with maximum sustained winds between 75 and 93 km/h (46 – 58 mph). A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Vietnam’s South East Region. Heavy rainfalls, strong winds and thunderstorms could affect South Central Coast, Central Highlands, South East and northern Mekong Delta Regions of Vietnam on November 24 and 25 November.

Usagi moved over the Philippines on November 21, leaving at least one person dead due to floods triggered by heavy rainfall. In addition, national authorities reported 61.574 people affected in 128 municipalities across Samar Island (Eastern Visayas Region) and southern Bicol Region.