There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple global flashpoints including Ukraine, Middle East escalation, and US-China military tensions warrant continued monitoring, but current indicators do not suggest imminent threats to US civilian safety. The situation requires sustained preparedness posture within a medium-term timeframe rather than acute alert status.
LAST UPDATED 02-22-2026 @ 11:03AM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
12:03PM
Los Angeles
09:03AM
London
05:03PM
Moscow
08:03PM
Beijing
01:03AM
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 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 5 years ago---
extr Haiti: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
watc Winter Storm Watch
Waterford, PA
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 10 hr
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Jefferson, OH
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 10 hr
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Meadville, PA
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 10 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 4 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 4 min
Events
The most recent events
watc M 4.3 - 63 km SE of Nemuro, Japan
Nemuro, HokkaidoEffective 26 min ago
ok M 2.9 - 8 km SSW of Clear Creek, Utah
Fairview, UTEffective 42 min ago
ok M 2.8 - 7 km SW of Clear Creek, Utah
Fairview, UTEffective 42 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:99.033km) in Papua New Guinea 22/02/2026 15:14 UTC, 240 thousand in 100km.
Kimbe, West New Britain ProvinceEffective 57 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Sudan
Gambēla, GambelaEffective 57 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09582
-2.62%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.2711
-3.18%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
83.54
-1.89%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1953.04
-1.01%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
67608
-0.51%
Coinbase
Nikkei
56825.7
-1.12%
Yahoo Finance
DOW
49625.97
0.47%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6909.51
0.69%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25260.69
0.87%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10686.89
0.56%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49674
0.44%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
66.48
0.12%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.09
-5.64%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5080.9
1.67%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.924
0.76%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.833
0.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.835
-0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.967
0.61%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
0.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.683
-0.19%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.482
0.24%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.737
2.55%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.045
2.72%
US EIA
Financial markets show mixed performance with moderate volatility. Major U.S. indices gained ground with the S&P 500 up 0.69%, DAX up 0.87%, and FTSE 100 up 0.56%, while the Volatility Index declined 5.64% suggesting reduced market stress. Cryptocurrency markets experienced notable declines with Cardano and Dogecoin each down approximately 3.07%, Solana down 1.90%, and Bitcoin down 0.82%. Energy markets show price pressures with West Coast gasoline prices at $4.045 per gallon (up 2.72%) and Rocky Mountain prices at $2.737 (up 2.55%). Gold prices increased 1.67% to $5,080.90 per ounce, reflecting continued investor interest in safe-haven assets.
International travel advisories reflect significant regional instability. Seven nations carry Level 4 (Do Not Travel) designations: Mali, Ukraine, Lebanon, Burma (Myanmar), Iran, Haiti, and Libya. Four countries have been elevated to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status: Guyana, Burundi, Papua New Guinea, and Nepal. Fourteen countries maintain Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) advisories including Angola, Netherlands, Serbia, Peru, Philippines, Mexico, Thailand, Tunisia, Jordan, and others. The majority of nations and territories remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions).
Multiple regions face escalating conflicts, with US-Iran tensions at critical levels and Ukraine experiencing continuous Russian attacks on vital infrastructure.