There are no serious national events at this time.
The United States is actively engaged in military operations against Iran with confirmed casualties on both diplomatic and military personnel, while simultaneously facing a concurrent ballistic missile threat from North Korea. Multiple severe domestic weather emergencies, seismic activity, and critical energy market disruptions compound the threat environment, requiring elevated national preparedness posture.
LAST UPDATED 03-14-2026 @ 02:00PM (CDT)
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Washington, D.C.
03:00PM
Los Angeles
12:00PM
London
07:00PM
Moscow
10:00PM
Beijing
03:00AM
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The most severe events and alerts
warn Flood Warning
Effective 22 min agoMoscow, ID (Latah County) US
Alerts
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watc Gale Watch
Sarita, TX
Effective 7 min agoExpires in 8 hr
warn Gale Warning
Lake Michigan Beach, MI
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 8 hr
watc Extreme Heat Watch
Sunland, CA
Effective 11 min agoExpires in 18 hr
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Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in Russia 14/03/2026 18:32 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
---Effective 14 min ago
watc M 5.1 - Kuril Islands
Kuril IslandsEffective 29 min ago
watc M 5.1 - Kuril Islands
Kuril IslandsEffective 29 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:35.11km) in Greece 14/03/2026 16:21 UTC, 150 thousand in 100km.
Palaióchora, ESYE43Effective 37 min ago
ok M 2.9 - 63 km WNW of Anchor Point, Alaska
Anchor Point, AKEffective 46 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2596
-2.30%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
70589.67
-0.50%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09464
-1.39%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2074.74
-0.86%
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Solana (SOL)
86.88
-1.49%
Coinbase
DOW
46558.47
-0.26%
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FTSE 100
10261.15
-0.43%
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DAX
23447.29
-0.60%
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S&P 500
6632.19
-0.61%
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Nikkei
53819.61
-1.16%
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Volatility Index
27.19
-0.37%
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Crude Oil
98.71
3.11%
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Gold
5061.7
-1.25%
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DOW Futures
46592
-0.28%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.502
16.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.363
16.69%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.352
16.47%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.419
15.23%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.33
17.67%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.276
17.25%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.109
17.59%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.258
18.13%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.69
12.74%
US EIA
The most dramatic market movement is a surge in U.S. gasoline prices across all regions, with increases ranging from 12.7% to 18.1%, reaching elevated levels of $3.26-$4.69 per gallon depending on region. Rocky Mountain region prices increased 18.1% and Gulf Coast prices rose 17.6%, reflecting significant supply or demand pressures. Crude oil prices have increased 3.1% to $98.71 per barrel. Major stock indices show modest declines, with the S&P 500 down 0.61%, DOW down 0.26%, and the Nikkei down 1.16%. Gold prices declined 1.25% to $5,061.70 per ounce, while cryptocurrency markets show minor losses with Bitcoin down 0.34% and Ethereum down 0.88%.
Current geomagnetic conditions show a minor geomagnetic storm in watch status, though no radio blackout or solar radiation risks are present. International travel advisories indicate Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' warnings for Oman, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and Guatemala, suggesting elevated regional risks in these countries. Belize is rated at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution,' indicating moderate concern. Finland and The Gambia remain at Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions.' No space weather events of concern are currently developing.
Active major power conflict is escalating rapidly in the Middle East with direct US-Israeli-Iranian military engagement, humanitarian catastrophe in Lebanon, and critical global shipping disruptions.