Blog note. Jesus indicated that ‘fearful
sights’ (various natural disasters) would occur leading up to the time known as
the Tribulation and Great Tribulation (a combined seven year period of great
destruction on earth). Although these types of things have occurred in the past
for centuries and thousands of years, they could be identified as the ‘season
of the times’ due to the ferociousness of these events. They would be occurring
in greater intensity, severity, frequency, size, duration, scope … just like
the pains that a woman experiences in labor the farther along she is in the
labor process. We are in the ‘season of the times’ that comes just before the
seven (7) year Tribulation/Great Tribulation period
… 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)
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, growing in intensity, frequency, size and duration.
Intense cold front to make landfall in South Africa, Cape Town dam levels soaring to impressive new heights. Almost 4 inches of expected in South Africa.
Posted by Teo Blašković on July 22, 2019 Watchers news
South African Weather Service issued severe weather warnings and watches for part of the country as an intense cold front, currently positioned SW of South Africa, is expected to make landfall overnight tonight July 22 into 23, 2019 with a second front following closely tomorrow. The cold fronts are expected to result in a significant drop in temperatures, windy and wet conditions as well as snow in the western and southern parts of the country.
Cold, wet and windy conditions will first be felt in the Western and Northern Cape on Tuesday, July 23 and will spread to the central parts of the country by July 24 with a significant drop in temperatures.
The fronts are expected to be accompanied by strong winds from July 22 to 24 over the Western Cape and central and western parts of the Northern and Eastern Cape Provinces.
These strong winds, reaching 65 – 75 km/h (40 – 46 mph), could lead to damage of settlements (both formal and informal), possible structural damage, especially temporary structures, interruptions to power utilities as well as an increase in travel times due to falling trees and reduced visibility due to dust storms. Susceptible roads could also be closed during this time, SAWS meteorologists warn.
This past weekend saw some snow reaching the ground in various highlying areas in the Western Cape. Further snow is expected once again in a similar area starting on Tuesday evening and possibly reaching more than 10 cm (3.9 inches) in places (Karoo Hoogland, Cederberg, and Langeberg). This could lead to icy roads and possible loss of vulnerable livestock as well as non-major passes being closed for a short period of time. The snow is expected to spread eastwards into the Eastern Cape by Tuesday evening reaching the Sneeuberg and the southern Drakensberg.
The rainfall will mainly be confined to the western and southern parts of the country (Western, Northern and Eastern Cape) and will clear by Thursday, July 25.
The bulk of the rainfall will occur in the western parts of the Western Cape on July 23 which could be heavy at times and lead to flooding of roads and informal settlements as well as cause major traffic disruptions. There is also a possibility of rockfalls and mudslides in places.
Cape Town weather warnings for July 23 (08:00 – 21:00 local)
Berg River and Redelingshuys: Flooding
City of Cape Town: Heavy rain
Drakenstein / Paarl: Heavy rain
Langeberg / Robertson: Heavy rain
Overstand / Hermanus: Flooding
Saldanha Bay / Langebaan: Flooding
Swartland / Malmesbury: Flooding
Cape Town weather watches for July 23 (10:00 – 22:00 local)
Cape Agulhas: Damaging winds
The coastline from Knysna up to Saldhana Bay: High Seas, up to 7 m (23 feet) tall
Theewaterskloof, Stellenbosch, Breede Valley and Worcester, Witzenberg and Ceres, Cederberg: Snow
Cape Town dams refilling
The storms will continue pushing Cape Town dam levels to impressive new heights in 2019. The last major cold front increased the combined dam level totals by 7%, The South African reports.
Just a few weeks later, the city stands on the verge of another bumper rainfall episode. Over the past seven days, the facilities have increased their water levels by 2.43%, taking them up to 63.83% full in total.
Cape Town is recovering from its worst drought in over a century and severe water crisis. This forced officials to impose strict Level 4 water restrictions on June 1, 2017, limiting residents to only 100 liters (26 gallons) of water per person per day. The measure also bans all use of municipal water for outside and non-essential use.
Cape Town is using 5 dams to collect its drinking water, and as of May 29, 2019 those dams, collectively, dropped to 19.7%. However, since the last 10% of that water is not usable, Cape Town’s 4 million residents had only 9.7% of usable water left, less than 60 days of normal consumption.
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