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There are no serious national events at this time.

Active military operations between Iran and the US in the Strait of Hormuz, combined with escalating Israel-Lebanon tensions and ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, create a multi-region geopolitical crisis with significant escalation risk within days to weeks. No imminent threats to US domestic civilian safety have been identified, though regional destabilization could have secondary effects on allied nations and global stability. Immediate attention is required to monitor diplomatic developments and military posturing across these concurrent crisis zones.

LAST UPDATED 04-20-2026 @ 03:34AM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

04:34AM

Los Angeles

01:34AM

London

09:34AM

Moscow

11:34AM

Beijing

04:34PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

watc Earthquake - Orange earthquake (Magnitude 7.4M, Depth:10km) in Japan 20/04/2026 07:52 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Effective 25 min ago Tanohata, Iwate (Shimohei-gun) JP

ok Earthquake - Green earthquake (Magnitude 7.4M, Depth:35km) in Japan 20/04/2026 07:53 UTC, 330 thousand in MMI VI.

Effective 30 min ago Tanohata, Iwate (Shimohei-gun) JP

warn Earthquake - M 7.4 - 100 km ENE of Miyako, Japan

Effective 41 min ago Tanohata, Iwate (Shimohei-gun) JP - 100 km ENE of Miyako, Japan

warn Earthquake - M 7.4 - 115 km ENE of Miyako, Japan

Effective 41 min ago Tanohata, Iwate (Shimohei-gun) JP - 115 km ENE of Miyako, Japan

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min

advi Special Weather Statement

Dannemora, NY
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 6 hr

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 15 min ago Expires in 5 min

warn Red Flag Warning

Aitkin, MN
Effective 19 min ago Expires in 12 hr

warn Red Flag Warning

Grand Marais, MN
Effective 19 min ago Expires in 12 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok M 2.5 - 3 km ESE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma

Healdton, OK Effective 18 min ago

watc Orange earthquake (Magnitude 7.4M, Depth:10km) in Japan 20/04/2026 07:52 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Tanohata, Iwate Effective 25 min ago

warn M 7.4 - 100 km ENE of Miyako, Japan

Tanohata, Iwate Effective 41 min ago

warn M 7.4 - 115 km ENE of Miyako, Japan

Tanohata, Iwate Effective 41 min ago

ok M 2.6 - 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada

Silver Springs, NV Effective 51 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.246
1.44%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
74868.24
1.42%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09452
1.56%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2300.79
1.63%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
84.76
1.53%
Coinbase
DOW
49447.43
1.79%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10667.63
0.73%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24702.24
2.27%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7126.06
1.20%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
58899.49
0.72%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.48
-2.56%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
82.59
---%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4813.3
-1.36%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49282
-0.72%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.123
0.07%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.954
-1.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.965
0.51%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.093
0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.864
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.886
3.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.741
-1.21%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.895
0.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.377
-0.35%
US EIA
Global financial markets show predominantly positive momentum. Major indices including the DAX (up 2.27%), Dow Jones (up 1.79%), and S&P 500 (up 1.20%) all recorded gains, with Asian markets like the Nikkei also advancing. Cryptocurrency markets demonstrated strength with Solana (up 1.21%), Cardano (up 1.20%), Bitcoin (up 0.98%), Dogecoin (up 1.15%), and Ethereum (up 0.89%) all posting gains. However, precious metals showed weakness with gold declining 1.36%, while energy prices remained stable with crude oil flat at $82.59 per barrel. Gasoline prices across U.S. regions showed mixed performance, with Midwest prices rising 3.05% while Gulf Coast prices declined 1.21%.

Data

The latest global data
Togo
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Singapore
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Cuba
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Australia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Georgia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nicaragua
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Latvia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
Haiti
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Hungary
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mauritius
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Barbados
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bermuda
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Oman
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Oman
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Luxembourg
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nigeria
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Costa Rica
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Ethiopia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Estonia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nepal
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Colombia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
DEFCON Warning System
Gabon
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Gabon
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Malaysia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Slovakia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
International travel advisories reflect mixed regional conditions. Nicaragua maintains a Level 3 warning status recommending travelers reconsider travel plans, while Togo and Cuba both carry Level 2 advisories recommending increased caution. Geomagnetic and solar radiation conditions remain normal with no current activity. A strong Radio Blackout condition is currently in effect, which may affect communications systems and technology-dependent infrastructure.

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