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, duration and scope.

Olga is bringing heavy rain to the Gulf Coast. Almost 75,000 customers were without power in the New Orleans area. 3-6 inches of rain expected.

By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Updated 6:37 AM ET, Sat October 26, 2019

(CNN) Almost 75,000 customers were without power in the New Orleans area Saturday morning as the remnants of Tropical Storm Olga moved across the Gulf Coast.

Olga was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone Friday night, but is still expected to bring heavy rain to parts of Louisiana and Mississippi on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

The central Gulf Coast into the Lower Mississippi Valley and western Tennessee Valley could receive 3-6 inches of rain, forecasters said.

The storm began causing disruptions early on Saturday. The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport said on Twitter that it lost power due to thunderstorms in the area. The airport said travelers may experience some delays.

Olga, previously a tropical depression, was upgraded to a tropical storm Friday afternoon. A tropical depression has wind speeds of less than 39 mph, while a tropical storm can reach wind speeds of up to 73 mph. The NHC defines a post-tropical cyclone as a storm that still carries heavy rain and high winds but no longer has some of the characteristics that would classify it as a tropical storm.

Coastal flooding from above normal tides and isolated tornadoes are possible Saturday as the storm moves in, the weather service said. There are currently no tropical cyclone watches or warnings in effect.