There are no serious national events at this time.
The global situation is characterized by multiple developing risks including escalating US-Iran military tensions, ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, economic destabilization from tariff policies, Mexico's internal security collapse, and persistent regional conflicts. While no imminent threats to US civilian safety are indicated within the next 24-48 hours, the convergence of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and natural disasters warrants elevated monitoring and preparedness planning over the next 3-6 months.
LAST UPDATED 02-24-2026 @ 11:05AM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
12:05PM
Los Angeles
09:05AM
London
05:05PM
Moscow
08:05PM
Beijing
01:05AM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 3179 years ago---
extr Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
extr Lebanon: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 26 years ago---
extr Iran: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 14 years ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Small Craft Advisory
Dulac, LA
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 14 hr
advi Wind Advisory
Parsons, WV
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 9 hr
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Lapwai, ID
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 2 hr
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Nezperce, ID
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 2 hr
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Lapwai, ID
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 2 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:313.507km) in Kermadec Islands Region 24/02/2026 15:51 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
---Effective 25 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Sudan
Gambēla, GambelaEffective 59 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Ethereum (ETH)
1859.37
0.21%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.2616
-0.23%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09207
-0.60%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64236.02
-0.60%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.13
0.32%
Coinbase
DOW
49163.83
0.74%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6883.93
0.68%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24986.25
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
57321.09
0.87%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10680.59
-0.04%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.93
-5.14%
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Crude Oil
65.87
-0.66%
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Gold
5153.9
-1.37%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49193
0.70%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.937
0.44%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.834
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.852
0.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.962
-0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
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US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.675
-0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.532
2.01%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.662
-2.74%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.111
1.63%
US EIA
Financial markets display mixed performance with notable divergence between equity and cryptocurrency sectors. Major U.S. equity indices advanced moderately, with the Dow Jones up 0.64%, S&P 500 up 0.55%, and the Nikkei up 0.87%, while European exchanges showed minimal gains. Cryptocurrency markets declined broadly, with Bitcoin down 1.15%, Dogecoin down 1.25%, and other major digital assets experiencing losses. Precious metals weakened with gold declining 1.16%, while crude oil fell 0.27%. Gasoline prices demonstrated regional volatility, with notable increases on the Gulf Coast (up 2.01%) and West Coast (up 1.63%), while the overall market volatility index decreased 4.81% to 20.0.
Significant international travel advisories remain in effect for multiple regions presenting elevated civilian risks. Four countries maintain the highest alert level: Ukraine and Mali designated as Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to security concerns, alongside Iraq and Lebanon at the same severity level. Three additional nations warrant Level 3 alerts recommending reconsideration of travel: Mauritania, Guyana, and Nepal, each presenting distinct regional safety concerns. Approximately a dozen additional countries including Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Angola, Cambodia, Serbia, and the United Arab Emirates maintain Level 2 advisories indicating increased caution is warranted for US civilians.