I'm not sure, but if this piece is accurate (and it appears that at least part of it is), then we've got a monster due REAL soon.
I keep reminding everyone that the next new moon is September 7. For those that don't realize, a new moon is the best timeframe to launch a nighttime attack, as the glare of the moon off of the sand is minimized to the fullest extent.
The signals are all there...