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There are no serious national events at this time.

Active military conflict between major powers in the Middle East has generated a humanitarian crisis and economic disruption with potential for escalation over the coming weeks. Concurrent tensions in the Indo-Pacific and localized severe weather require heightened civilian preparedness. Regional destabilization poses near-term risks to global security and economic stability.

LAST UPDATED 03-16-2026 @ 02:03AM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

03:03AM

Los Angeles

12:03AM

London

07:03AM

Moscow

10:03AM

Beijing

03:03PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Tornado Warning

Effective 3 min ago Monroeville, AL (Monroe County) US

warn Tornado Warning

Effective 13 min ago Monroeville, AL (Monroe County) US

warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Effective 4 min ago Jackson, KY (Breathitt County) US

warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Effective 7 min ago Ringgold, GA (Catoosa County) US

warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Effective 7 min ago East Cleveland, TN (Bradley County) US

warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Effective 8 min ago Bucyrus, OH (Crawford County) US

Alerts

The most recent alerts

watc Tornado Watch

Greenville, AL
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 2 hr

watc Tornado Watch

Butler, AL
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 2 hr

advi High Surf Advisory

Weno, Chuuk
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 13 hr

advi High Surf Advisory

Colonia, Yap State
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 13 hr

watc Tornado Watch

Pine Level, AL
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 2 hr

Events

The most recent events

unde M 3.0 - 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

Loving, NM Effective 17 min ago

watc Volcanic eruption is on going for Kanlaon in Philippines

Yubo, Western Visayas Effective 19 min ago

ok M 2.7 - 18 km SSE of Pāhala, Hawaii

Pāhala, HI Effective 33 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.29
7.17%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
73823.44
1.36%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10223
4.98%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2270.98
4.24%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
93.63
1.41%
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DOW
46558.47
-0.26%
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FTSE 100
10261.15
-0.43%
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DAX
23447.29
-0.60%
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S&P 500
6632.19
-0.61%
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Nikkei
53698.09
-0.23%
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Volatility Index
27.19
-0.37%
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Crude Oil
98.89
0.18%
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Gold
5025.9
-0.71%
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DOW Futures
46829
0.51%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.502
16.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.363
16.69%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.352
16.47%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.419
15.23%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.33
17.67%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.276
17.25%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.109
17.59%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.258
18.13%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.69
12.74%
US EIA
U.S. gasoline prices are experiencing dramatic increases of 12-18% across all regional markets, with national average regular gasoline reaching $3.50 per gallon and West Coast prices at $4.69. Major global equity indices have declined modestly, with the S&P 500, DAX, FTSE 100, and Nikkei all showing losses between 0.4-0.6%. Cryptocurrencies are displaying relative strength with significant gains in Cardano (up 4.0%), Ethereum (up 3.1%), and Dogecoin (up 2.8%), while Bitcoin gained 1.4%. Crude oil prices remain elevated at $99.25 with a modest 0.5% increase, while gold prices declined slightly by 0.65%.

Data

The latest global data
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
Finland
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Oman
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Saudi Arabia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
The Gambia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Belize
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Azerbaijan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Guatemala
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Singapore
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Togo
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Kuwait
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Turkey
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
DEFCON Warning System
North Macedonia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Angola
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United Arab Emirates
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Cyprus
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Pakistan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bahrain
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Jordan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Qatar
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Iraq
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Guinea
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Malawi
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lebanon
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Malaysia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Afghanistan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Cote d Ivoire
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Travel advisories remain elevated for two Middle Eastern nations, with both Oman and Saudi Arabia rated at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating ongoing regional concerns. Finland maintains normal travel precaution guidance. Space weather conditions remain entirely clear with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or elevated solar radiation currently observed. The geospace environment presents no threat to satellite operations, power grids, or telecommunications infrastructure at this time.

Headlines

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A large-scale conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran is unfolding with expanding humanitarian, economic, and geopolitical consequences.

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