80 mph (130 km/h) winds swept through regions around Washington, DC, and about 2 million people suffered power outages in record-breaking, tripple-digit temperatures.  Twelve deaths have been attributed to the storms, and more severe weather is in the forecast.  Felled trees and power lines littered the streets after violent storms surged the eastern states and Amtrak cancelled services from Washington to Philadelphia. 

The heatwave in Washington DC has surpassed all records at 104F (40C).  The storms started in the Midwest and moved quickly eastward.  Spectacular lightening strikes lighted the skies and large hailstones stormed the region about the size of US quarters.  The state of Virgina was also hit with power outages, over 500,000 losing electricity, and some areas suffered the loss of water. 

The Associated Press reported there were six deaths in Virginia, two in New Jersey, two in Maryland, one in Ohio and one in Washington DC. 

In suburban Washington, residents were told to call nonemergency numbers, or go to fire and police stations if they needed help, because even 911 emergency call centers lost their power. 

Can you imagine being in the US Capital and not even be able to call 911? 

I believe God would have people know that He is their true source of help in the time of need, and in this day and hour, we need to remember to call upon Him.  The Word of God says, "Let us come boldly before the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace in the time of need" Hebrews 4:16.  If you are trusting in the ability of man to always help you, or to be your certain source of help and strength in times of distress, you will be sadly disappointed.  The Bible also says, "When my father and my mother forsake me, the Lord will take me up" Psalms 27:10. 

We are nearing the "end of the age," as foretold in the Bible, Matthew 24, and the prophet Isaiah foretold these signs we are seeing today, "Behold, the Lord has a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of hail and a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, will cast down with the hand" Isaiah 28:2.  More of God's warnings will come, as foretold in the scriptures thousands of years ago, regarding the end times. 

Are you prepared for the perilous times ahead?  If you don't know the Lord, I am afraid you aren't, but there is hope.  If you haven't received Jesus as your Savior, please visit the How Can I Be Saved page of this website for vital information.  God bless you.