I usually don't quote scripture but...
"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come." -- Mark 13:32-33
I interpret that to mean NO ONE will know when the end is near. Hell not even Pat Robertson. I hope that will keep the Jesus groupies at bay, but I'm sure one of the holy rollers with quote another verse to contradict mine..LoL. I can't believe old rocker Alice Cooper said he feels the end is near. Wasn't his dad a preacher?

With that being said, the U.S. Geological Survey says there is an average of one magnitude 8 earthquake every year, and about 17 magnitude 7 and above, which is happening at the same rate they have for the past million years or so. "Hurricanes are happening more frequently now than in the past, but scientists say this is part of a natural cycle, rather than a signal of the end times." The National Center for Atmospheric Research, says global warming and a natural cycle of active and inactive hurricane seasons, has contributed to the recent spate of massive storms. I'm more concerned whether the Astros will when the World Series.

BTW, I was reading on a science forum that this is only the beginning as far as severity of tropical storms. Only time will tell.

"Life is short and no one knows what the next moment will bring. Open your mind while you have the opportunity, thereby gaining the treasures of wisdom, which in turn you can share abundantly with others, bringing them happiness."