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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 @ 03:03PM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

04:03PM

Los Angeles

01:03PM

London

08:03PM

Moscow

11:03PM

Beijing

04:03AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Storm Warning

Effective 10 min ago Manistique, MI (Schoolcraft County) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 10 min ago Ironwood, MI (Gogebic County) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 10 min ago Eagle River, MI (Keweenaw County) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 10 min ago Newberry, MI (Luce County) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 10 min ago Silver Bay, MN (Lake County) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 25 min ago Grand Marais, MN (Cook County) US

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Small Craft Advisory

Sea Ranch, CA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Bolinas, CA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Bonny Doon, CA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Sea Ranch, CA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:5.985km) in Chile 14/03/2026 17:36 UTC, 130 thousand in 100km.

Lago Puelo, Chubut Effective 37 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.259
-2.52%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
70650
-0.41%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09463
-1.40%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2076.56
-0.78%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
87.02
-1.33%
Coinbase
DOW
46558.47
-0.26%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10261.15
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23447.29
-0.60%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6632.19
-0.61%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
53819.61
-1.16%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
27.19
-0.37%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
98.71
3.11%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5061.7
-1.25%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46592
-0.28%
Yahoo Finance
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%.

Data

The latest global data
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
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
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.

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Major military escalation is underway across multiple theaters, with the US actively involved in expanding Middle East operations while Ukraine faces continued Russian attacks and Iran signals broader regional involvement.

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