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.
Tropical Cyclone “Uesi” (Category 2) hits New Caledonia, on track to bring strong winds and heavy rain to Lord Howe Island and Australian east coast
Posted by Julie Celestial on February 12, 2020 Watchers.news
Tropical Cyclone “Uesi” has dumped heavy rains to northern New Caledonia as the storm passed west of the islands on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. The storm is on course to bring severe storms to Australia’s east coast in the following days, while New Zealand’s South Island will see heavy rain from the storm’s remnants during the weekend.
Damage has been reported in the northern area of New Caledonia as the storm brought heavy rain and strong winds. According to the media, 16 people were evacuated to shelters on Belep.
Up to 300 mm (11.8 inches) of rain fell in 48 hours to Wednesday, inundating roads which left several communities isolated. Furthermore, power outages occurred in parts of the north of the main island Grand Terre where a maximum cyclone alert remains in place.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology’s bulletin issued at 12:45 UTC on February 12, the storm remains at Category 2 intensity with sustained winds near the center of 110 km/h (70 mph) with wind gusts to 155 km/h (95 mph). At 22:00 LT (12:00 UTC), the storm was approximately 870 km (540 miles) north-northeast of Lord Howe Island, moving south-southwest at 17 km/h (11 mph).
“Convection has significantly weakened around Uesi in the last 24 hours and it is apparent there is increasing northwesterly shear across the system due to a negatively tilted upper trough over eastern Australia,” BOM wrote.
The storm is expected to lose its tropical characteristics on Thursday, February 13, but is still expected to maintain intensity equivalent to a category 2 tropical cyclone and likely cause destructive winds at Lord Howe Island late on Thursday (LT).
Gales with gusts in excess of 100 km/h (62 mph) are expected to develop about Lord Howe Island on Thursday afternoon or early evening (LT).
Destructive winds with gusts in excess of 125 km/h (78 mph) should start to occur about Lord Howe Island during Thursday evening and continue into early Friday (LT) as the Uesi’s center passes close to or just to the west of the island.
Heavy rain, which may lead to flash flooding, is expected to develop about Lord Howe Island on Thursday evening and continue overnight.
Damaging surf conditions, with waves exceeding 5 m (16 feet) in the surf zone, are likely to produce significant beach erosion. The sea water level may exceed the highest tide of the year. People living in coastal areas likely to be affected by this flooding should take measures to protect their property as much as possible.
Strong and gusty winds are likely to persist through till Saturday, in the wake of the system moving through on Friday.
Huge swells, gale-force winds, and rains are forecast off New South Wales, with thunderstorms likely to further soak Queensland as well.
A severe weather warning has been issued for severe storms in the Gold Coast and Brisbane, with up to 250 mm (9.8 inches) of rain possible in some areas. Melbourne, Canberra, and Hobart may also experience downpours.
On the weekend, Uesi will lose its cyclone status as it heads towards New Zealand, becoming a deep low by the time it arrives on Saturday, February 15. According to the Met Service, the storm’s remnants will deliver heavy rain to parts of the South Island.
Throughout the following week, further heavy rainfall with a chance for showers or thunderstorms are forecast in other parts of the country, said NIWA.