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.

Hurricane tracker: NHC monitors three systems churning on either side of USA

THE NATIONAL Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring three tropical disturbances churning around the US for signs of development as hurricane season nears its peak.

By KATE WHITFIELD PUBLISHED: 08:48, Mon, Aug 19, 2019 | UPDATED: 12:34, Mon, Aug 19, 2019. Express.co.uk

The Atlantic and East Pacific hurricane seasons officially run from June through to the end of November. However, the sharpest increase in activity usually comes between August 20 and September 11, which means authorities are on full alert to track incoming weather systems. Currently, there are three off the United States coasts which the NHC is monitoring – one in the Atlantic and two in the East Pacific.

The Atlantic disturbance is forming around 200 miles (321km) east-northeast of Norfolk, Virginia.

The NHC reported thunderstorm activity has increased this morning around the “well-defined low-pressure system”.

Forecasters believe there is “still a slight chance for significant organisation to occur through today while the system moves northeastward.”

However, conditions are expected to become unfavourable for tropical cyclone development on Tuesday, and the chances of the system becoming a major storm are only around 10 percent.

On the East Pacific side, two larger and more organised systems are at play.

The first is an elongated area of low pressure located a couple of hundred miles south of Guatemala and southeastern Mexico.

The system is still disorganised and thundery, but the NHC said: “Environmental conditions are forecast to become more conducive for development during the next couple of days, and a tropical depression is expected to form by Tuesday or Wednesday.”

The system is expected to move west-northwest at about 10mph (16km/h) parallel to the coast of Mexico.

While no direct hit is forecast at this stage, the NHC said the disturbance could produce “heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding” across parts of Guatemala and Mexico over the coming days.

The system has a 90 percent chance of formation over the next five days.

The second system in the East Pacific is a bit further out to sea, but is already well-defined.

The disturbance is churning about 900 miles (1,448km) southwest of the southern tip of Baja California.

The system is producing thunderstorms and is expected to become a tropical depression in the coming days as it moves westward.

The system has a 60 percent chance of formation over the next five days.

This uptick in activity is in keeping with the annual trends of hurricane development for these parts.

Hurricane Expert Dan Kottlowski said: “Indications are that inhibiting factors for tropical development, such as dry air, dust and strong wind shear over the Atlantic basin will start to relax during the week of August 18 to 25.”

Flare-ups of Saharan dust drifting over from Africa have been seen in recent weeks.

While this isn’t unusual for summer, it’s now time when moist air becomes more plentiful and the amount of dust and wind shear begin to diminish: perfect for building hurricanes.