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There are no serious national events at this time.

Active military operations between the US-Israel coalition and Iran continue with ongoing attacks and regional destabilization affecting global energy supplies and international stability. Domestic weather hazards present near-term risks across northern regions, while economic impacts from conflict-driven energy disruptions are evident in rising fuel prices. NATO alliance cohesion has fractured amid the conflict, with China and Russia consolidating competing partnerships.

LAST UPDATED 03-18-2026 @ 09:31AM (CDT)

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advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Plantation, FL
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Cold Weather Advisory

Valdez, AK
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 hr

advi Wind Advisory

Cohoe, AK
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 10 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Lake Michigan Beach, MI
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 8 hr

Events

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watc M 3.2 - 65 km NW of Rincón, Puerto Rico

Rincón, Rincón Effective 44 min ago

Financial

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Dogecoin (DOGE)
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Solana (SOL)
90.32
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DOW
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FTSE 100
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S&P 500
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Nikkei
55239.4
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Volatility Index
23.22
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Crude Oil
97.64
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Gold
4870.1
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DOW Futures
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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
Significant fuel price volatility has emerged across U.S. markets. Gasoline prices show sharp increases, with the Rocky Mountain region experiencing the largest spike of 11.63% to $3.637 per gallon (marked extreme), followed by the Gulf Coast at 9.75% ($3.412) and West Coast at 6.33% ($4.987). Most major equity indices demonstrate stability or gains, including the Nikkei (+2.87%), DAX (+0.87%), and S&P 500 (+0.25%). Cryptocurrency markets show modest declines, with Dogecoin down 1.17%, Solana down 1.08%, and other assets slightly lower. Precious metals and crude oil show minor losses.

Data

The latest global data
Australia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
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
International travel advisories indicate Australia maintains a Level 1 status, recommending normal travel precautions. Space weather conditions remain benign with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently reported. This reflects a stable space weather environment with no additional hazards from solar or magnetospheric activity affecting communications or power infrastructure.

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A major military conflict between Israel and Iran is actively unfolding with escalating casualties, infrastructure strikes, and significant global economic and security implications.

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