There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military operations between the US, Israel, and Iran are in their fifth day with over 1,000 casualties and escalating regional instability, including expanding Israeli operations in Lebanon and risk of NATO involvement. Global seismic activity remains elevated with widespread natural disasters occurring simultaneously. Financial markets are experiencing significant volatility amid international uncertainty.
LAST UPDATED 03-05-2026 @ 02:39PM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
03:39PM
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12:39PM
London
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Moscow
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Beijing
04:39AM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Somalia: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 55512 years ago---
extr Iran: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 55485 years ago---
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6181 years ago---
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 294 years ago---
extr North Korea: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Dense Fog Advisory
Silver Bay, MN
Effective 9 min agoExpires in 51 min
advi Dense Fog Advisory
Eagle River, MI
Effective 9 min agoExpires in 51 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 12 min agoExpires in 2 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 12 min agoExpires in 2 min
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Laramie, WY
Effective 14 min agoExpires in 15 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok Green forest fire notification in The Democratic Republic of Congo
Lisala, MongalaEffective 29 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Myanmar
Kalaw, Shan StateEffective 37 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Central African Republic
Ouadda, Haute-KottoEffective 37 min ago
ok HVO Tutuila Island GREEN/NORMAL - No activity of concern for Tutuila Island
Fagatogo, Eastern DistrictEffective 52 min ago
ok HVO Ta'u Island GREEN/NORMAL - No activity of concern for TaʻūIsland
Faleāsao, Manu'aEffective 52 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2717
-1.66%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
71310.17
-1.89%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
89.45
-1.57%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2093.01
-1.63%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09461
-4.39%
Coinbase
S&P 500
6815.5
-0.79%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23815.75
-1.61%
Yahoo Finance
DOW
47880.89
-1.76%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10413.94
-1.45%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
55278.06
1.90%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.99
13.43%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47916
-1.80%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
79.82
6.91%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5092.1
-0.83%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.015
2.66%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.882
1.69%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.878
0.91%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.967
0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.83
2.98%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.794
4.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.644
4.42%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.758
3.61%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.16
1.19%
US EIA
Financial markets are experiencing heightened volatility with the Volatility Index rising 10.78% to 23.43, indicating significant market stress. Major equity indices declined broadly, with the DAX down 1.74%, DOW down 1.63%, and FTSE 100 down 1.40%, while the Nikkei posted gains of 1.90%. Cryptocurrency markets show weakness, with Dogecoin declining 5.10% and Solana down 2.13%. Energy markets are strong with crude oil up 6.09%, while gasoline prices have increased substantially nationwide, particularly in the Midwest (up 4.45%) and Gulf Coast (up 4.42%) regions. Gold prices declined 1.20% amid the broader market turbulence.
Four countries maintain Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisories: Somalia, Iran, Ukraine, and Mali, indicating extremely dangerous conditions. Four additional countries are classified at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel': Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Mauritania, and Nicaragua, reflecting serious safety concerns. Numerous countries maintain Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' status, including Brazil, Egypt, Mainland China, Cambodia, Morocco, Serbia, Jamaica, Netherlands, and Ghana. The majority of global destinations maintain Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status, indicating relatively safe conditions for travelers exercising standard safety measures.
Intensifying US-Israeli military operations in Iran and Lebanon are triggering regional escalation, global energy disruption, and major power involvement with potential for rapid deterioration.