There are no serious national events at this time.
A major regional conflict is actively escalating across the Middle East with direct US military involvement against Iran, expanding geographic scope, rejected diplomatic solutions, and significant humanitarian consequences. Combined with ongoing Ukraine operations and global supply chain disruptions, this situation represents an immediate and evolving threat to US interests and global stability.
LAST UPDATED 03-14-2026 @ 09:00PM (CDT)
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Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
advi Evacuation Immediate
Effective 27 min agoOgallala, NE (Keith County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 8 min agoMoscow, ID (Latah County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 8 min agoMoscow, ID (Latah County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 8 min agoWashington, IN (Daviess County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 8 min agoWashington, IN (Daviess County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 8 min agoAlbion, IL (Edwards County) US
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 3 min agoExpires in 7 min
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Red Lodge, MT
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 10 hr
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Sheridan, WY
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 16 hr
warn Winter Storm Warning
Ekalaka, MT
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 10 hr
warn Winter Storm Warning
Broadus, MT
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Events
The most recent events
advi AVO Atka volcanic complex YELLOW/ADVISORY - Increase in seismic activity and SO2 detected in satellite
---Effective 30 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2623
-0.57%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
71006.41
-0.32%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09588
-0.20%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2088.81
-0.38%
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Solana (SOL)
87.82
-0.28%
Coinbase
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
53819.61
-1.16%
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Volatility Index
27.19
-0.37%
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Crude Oil
98.71
3.11%
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Gold
5061.7
-1.25%
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DOW Futures
46592
-0.28%
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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
Dramatic volatility in energy markets is the primary concern. U.S. gasoline prices have surged 12-18% across all regions, with the West Coast experiencing the steepest increase to $4.69 per gallon and the national average reaching $3.50. Crude oil prices have risen 3.11% to $98.71 per barrel. Major equity indices show modest declines, with the Japanese Nikkei down 1.16%, European markets down 0.4-0.6%, and U.S. markets down 0.26-0.61%. Cryptocurrencies are relatively stable with minor declines under 0.2%, while gold has declined 1.25%. The Volatility Index remains moderately elevated at 27.19.
International travel conditions have deteriorated in four countries now classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel): Guatemala, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Azerbaijan. Belize is at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Guatemala's elevated travel advisory is particularly relevant given the recent moderate earthquake activity near Colotenango. Space weather conditions remain nominal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently recorded, indicating no interference with communications or satellite systems at this time.
Multiple simultaneous military conflicts are escalating globally with major power mobilization, humanitarian crises, and emerging threats to critical infrastructure and shipping lanes.