extr Volatility Index is up 11.305076%, currently at 26.78
Effective 3 min ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Major powers are actively engaged in Middle East military operations with strategic nuclear facilities and maritime chokepoints at risk, while the US simultaneously faces multiple severe weather threats and global financial instability. The situation presents significant risks to US interests and civilian safety requiring heightened awareness and preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 03-21-2026 @ 07:33PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
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05:33PMLondon
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The most severe events and alertswarn Flood Warning
Effective 24 min ago Beckemeyer, IL (Clinton County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 49 min ago Granite Falls, WA (Snohomish County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 53 min ago Darrington, WA (Snohomish County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 58 min ago Granite Falls, WA (Snohomish County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 16 min ago Expires in 6 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Robbinsville, NC
Effective 22 min ago Expires in 12 min
warn Flood Warning
Beckemeyer, IL
Effective 24 min ago Expires in 1 day
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 26 min ago Expires in 16 min
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.9 - 144 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
Akutan, AK Effective 47 min ago
ok M 2.9 - 137 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
Akutan, AK Effective 47 min ago
ok M 2.9 - 133 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
Akutan, AK Effective 51 min ago
unde M 3.0 - 137 km SE of Akutan, Alaska
Akutan, AK Effective 51 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2583
0.31%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
68980.06
0.10%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09177
0.47%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2089.41
0.23%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
87.44
-0.13%
Coinbase
DOW
45577.47
-0.96%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9918.33
-1.44%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
22380.19
-2.01%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6506.48
-1.51%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
53372.53
-3.38%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
26.78
11.31%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
98.23
2.80%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4574.9
-0.67%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
45893
-0.97%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.72
6.23%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.577
6.36%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.538
5.55%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.612
5.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.566
7.09%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.393
3.57%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.412
9.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.637
11.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.987
6.33%
US EIA
Global financial markets show significant weakness with major indices experiencing notable declines: the Nikkei down 3.38%, DAX down 2.01%, S&P 500 down 1.51%, and DOW down 0.96%. The Volatility Index has surged 11.3% to 26.78, indicating elevated market turbulence. Most concerning is a sharp escalation in U.S. gasoline prices across all regions, with Rocky Mountain prices up 11.6%, Gulf Coast up 9.74%, and all other regions experiencing increases ranging from 3.5% to 7.1%. Crude oil has risen 2.8% to $98.23 per barrel, contributing to the fuel price pressures.
Data
The latest global dataAustralia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Ireland
Level 1
Venezuela
Level 3
Finland
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Saudi Arabia
Level 3
The Gambia
Level 1
Belize
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Guatemala
Level 3
Singapore
Level 1
Togo
Level 2
Kuwait
Level 3
Lesotho
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
North Macedonia
Level 1
Angola
Level 2
United Arab Emirates
Level 3
Cyprus
Level 3
Pakistan
Level 3
Bahrain
Level 3
Jordan
Level 3
Qatar
Level 3
Iraq
Level 4
Guinea
Level 2
Malawi
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
International travel advisories reflect Venezuela at Level 3 status (Reconsider Travel), representing the most significant travel concern globally. Australia and Ireland maintain standard Level 1 precautions with no elevated risks. Space weather conditions remain stable with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently affecting Earth.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! State of emergency declared as Iranian missile hits Arad in southern Israel
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran hits Dimona, Israeli town with nuclear facility, despite air defence interceptors
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iranian missile struck town housing nuclear facility: Iran war shows 'no signs of abating'
France24 ---
!!! Dozens injured in Israel after Iranian missile strikes target areas near nuclear research center
Associated Press ---
!!! War in the Middle East: Strike hits key nuclear site in Iran
France24 ---
!!! Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn
South China Morning Post ---
!!! War in the Middle East: Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut
France24 ---
Saudi Arabia expels Iran military attache, four embassy staff
Al Jazeera ---
WHO says attack on Sudan hospital killed 64, including 13 children
Al Jazeera ---
State of emergency declared as Iranian missile hits Arad in southern Israel
Al Jazeera ---
US says it has crippled Iranian threat in Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
EU urges members to start storing winter gas as Iran war causes price surge
Al Jazeera ---
Flash flooding swamps Hawaii, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people
Al Jazeera ---
Bahrain says Patriot system intercepted drone over homes
Al Jazeera ---
UK says Iran missile attack on Diego Garcia failed
Al Jazeera ---
Over 20 countries pledge support to secure Strait of Hormuz shipping routes
WION News ---
Iran hits Dimona, Israeli town with nuclear facility, despite air defence interceptors
South China Morning Post ---
Hawaii suffers worst flooding in 20 years, with more rain expected
South China Morning Post ---
Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn
South China Morning Post ---
UK allows US to use its bases to strike Iran missile sites targeting Hormuz
South China Morning Post ---
Iran strikes Israeli nuclear town in retaliation for Natanz attack amid escalating conflict
France24 ---
Iranian missile struck town housing nuclear facility: Iran war shows 'no signs of abating'
France24 ---
War in the Middle East: Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut
France24 ---
War in the Middle East: Strike hits key nuclear site in Iran
France24 ---
War in the Middle East: Jerusalem Old City targeted by Iranian projectile
France24 ---
US to send more Marines to Middle East as Trump hints at wind-down
France24 ---
War in the Middle East: Syria's government vows to avoid regional escalation
France24 ---
Middle East: Syria's governement vows to keep the country out of the war
France24 ---
€5 billion aimed at offsetting the economic impact of the Middle East conflict
France24 ---
Dozens injured in Israel after Iranian missile strikes target areas near nuclear research center
Associated Press ---
A deadly South Tyrol avalanche kills 2 skiers, trapping 25 near the Austria border
Associated Press ---
Saudi Arabia threatens military action against Iran
Russia Today ---
Active military escalation between Iran and Israel involving nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure poses urgent regional and global risks.
