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There are no serious national events at this time.

Active military strikes between the US, UK, and Israel against Iran, coupled with Iranian retaliatory missile attacks, have created an immediate and escalating crisis in the Middle East with global economic implications. Concurrent regional instability, market volatility, and ongoing conflict in Ukraine compound the current threat environment.

LAST UPDATED 03-21-2026 @ 10:00AM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

11:00AM

Los Angeles

08:00AM

London

03:00PM

Moscow

06:00PM

Beijing

11:00PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

extr Volatility Index is up 11.305076%, currently at 26.78

Effective 35 min ago ---

warn Flood Warning

Effective 37 min ago Albion, IN (Noble County) US

Alerts

The most recent alerts

warn Flash Flood Warning

Mililani Mauka / Launani Valley, HI
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 3 hr

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 13 min ago Expires in 3 min

warn Red Flag Warning

Greenfield, IA
Effective 17 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM County
Effective 23 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Cordova, AK
Effective 23 min ago Expires in 8 hr

Events

The most recent events

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2647
-0.53%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
70919.01
0.60%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09402
-0.13%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2161.39
0.72%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
90.21
0.43%
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
Financial markets and energy commodities show significant volatility and upward pressure. The Volatility Index surged 11.31% to 26.78, indicating heightened market uncertainty. U.S. gasoline prices have experienced sharp increases nationwide, with the Rocky Mountain region up 11.63%, Gulf Coast up 9.75%, and national average up 6.22%, reflecting energy market stress. Major stock indices declined substantially, including the Nikkei (-3.38%), DAX (-2.01%), S&P 500 (-1.51%), and DOW (-0.96%). Crude oil prices rose 2.80% to $98.23 per barrel, contributing to the broader energy sector pressure.

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
Ireland
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Venezuela
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
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
Lesotho
Level 2
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
International travel advisories and space weather conditions show mixed concerns. Venezuela remains at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) advisory status, indicating ongoing security or safety concerns for U.S. travelers. A minor geomagnetic storm is currently affecting Earth's magnetosphere. Radio Blackout and Solar Radiation threats remain at normal levels. Australia and Ireland maintain Level 1 exercise normal precautions status.

Headlines

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Active military escalation between Iran and US-Israeli forces is underway with expanding international involvement and significant risks to global energy markets and civilian populations.

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