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.
Massive North Atlantic cyclone challenging all-time intensity records, Iceland issues red weather alerts. Violent and dangerous wind gusts may exceed 200 km/h (124 mph).
Posted by Teo Blašković on February 14, 2020. Watchers.news
A powerful North Atlantic cyclone forced the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) to issue a red weather alert for southern Iceland, in effect through the first half on February 14, 2020. Violent and dangerous wind gusts may exceed 200 km/h (124 mph) in some areas. Residents are advised to secure their neighborhood, fasten loose items and show caution. Traveling is not advised while weather warnings are in effect. Damages due to flying debris are likely and construction workers are encouraged to secure construction sites.
The UK Met Office named the system Storm Dennis on February 11, before it underwent a rapid intensification phase. This is the 4th named storm of the 2019/20 European windstorm season.
According to Capital Weather Gang’s Andrew Freedman, this monster cyclone is forecast to become one of the 10 strongest storms on record for the region, possibly even number 1 or 2.
“At its peak, the storm may extend for 8 000 km (5 000 miles), with a cold front’s tentacles extending from near Florida all the way near the center of the beastly storm northwest of Scotland,” Freedman said.
“Computer models show a rare scenario playing out, with the storm maxing out at an intensity of 915 hPa, which would be just 2 hPa shy of the all-time North Atlantic record, set by the Braer Storm of 1993. In general, the lower the air pressure, the stronger the storm. Such an air pressure reading would be more than five standard deviations from the norm, and would place the storm in the top 10 list of the strongest North Atlantic nontropical storms on record.”
“This is the peak time of year for bomb cyclones in the North Atlantic, given the typical intensity of the jet stream and intense air mass differences that tend to move out over moisture-rich waters. What’s been especially noteworthy about the winter’s weather, however, is the frequency and intensity of the storms spawned in the North Atlantic. Very few of these storms typically see their minimum central air pressure drop to 930 hPa or lower; yet assuming Storm Dennis does so, this will have happened twice in the past 10 days. The storm east of Greenland, which helped propel Ciara into Europe, over the weekend accomplished this feat as well.”
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Reykjavik area is under red weather alert today (East strong gale, effective 08:00 – 12:00 LT). IMO said it expected extreme sustained wind speed 20 – 30 m/s (72 – 108 km/h / 45 – 68 mph) and violent gust in higher elevation suburbs and also on routes that lead out of the city, e.g. at Kjalarnes, Hellisheiði and on Reykjanesbraut. Snow and blowing snow are also expected.
Transport disturbances are expected during the weather and delay in air traffic.
Higher sea levels are anticipated due to storm surge with the possibility of small boats being damaged or detached from the dock.
South is also under red alert (Hurricane-force winds, effective 06:00 – 13:00 LT). Dangerous wind gusts, possibly exceeding 200 km/h (124 mph) are expected in the whole area as well as snow, blowing snow and poor visibility.
Traffic and service are temporarily shut down. No travel is advised and people should stay indoors.
Elevated sea level with high waves and dangerous conditions ad the coast.
Higher sea levels are anticipated due to storm surge with the possibility of small boats being damaged or detached from the dock.
Faxaflói (Red alert – East violent wind, possibly hurricane force, in effect 07:00 – 13:00 LT). Violent east winds expected with sustained wind speed 28 – 35 m/s (125 km/h / 78 mph) and violent and dangerous wind gust which may exceed 200 km/h (124 mph / 55 m/s) near mountains south of Borgarfjörður, but somewhat calmer winds in the north part of the forecasting region. Also, snow and blowing snow expected with very poor visibility.
Transport disturbances are expected. Higher sea levels are anticipated due to storm surge.
Risk of damages due to flying debris can be expected and people are advised to secure their surroundings, fasten loose items, and show caution. Traveling is not advised while the weather warning is in effect.
South East (Red alert – Hurricane-force winds and blizzard conditions, effective 07:00 – 12:00 LT). Sustained wind speed of 28 – 35 m/s (125 km/h / 78 mph) is expected. Dangerous wind gusts, possibly exceeding 200 km/h (124 mph) in the whole area. Snow and blowing snow and poor visibility. Traffic and service temporarily shut down. No travel is advised and people should stay indoors.
Elevated sea level with high waves and dangerous conditions ad the coast. Damages due to flying debris are likely and construction workers are encouraged to secure construction sites. Higher sea levels are anticipated due to storm surge with the possibility of small boats being damaged or detached from the dock.
People are advised to secure their neighborhood, fasten loose items and show caution. Traveling is not advised while the weather warning is in effect. The rest of the country is under an orange alert through midnight, February 16.