warn Flood Warning
Effective 20 min ago Beckemeyer, IL (Clinton County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active regional conflicts, energy infrastructure disruptions, and economic market volatility are creating a complex threat environment with potential near-term impacts on US supply chains and economic stability, though no imminent direct threat to the mainland currently exists. Active warfare between Iran and Israel is escalating with regional implications, while Ukraine faces renewed Russian offensives and global fuel prices surge due to energy sector restrictions. Domestic conditions remain relatively stable with typical spring weather hazards and elevated seismic activity in the Pacific region requiring monitoring.
LAST UPDATED 03-24-2026 @ 03:00PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
04:00PMLos Angeles
01:00PMLondon
08:00PMMoscow
11:00PMBeijing
04:00AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 8 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 12 min ago Expires in 2 min
watc Gale Watch
Gold Beach, OR
Effective 20 min ago Expires in 13 hr
watc Gale Watch
Gold Beach, OR
Effective 20 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Barview, OR
Effective 20 min ago Expires in 10 hr
Events
The most recent eventsadvi AVO Atka volcanic complex YELLOW/ADVISORY - Warm lake temperatures detected in satellite data.
--- Effective 52 min ago
advi AVO Shishaldin YELLOW/ADVISORY - Low-level unrest continues, with small volcanic earthquakes, infrasound, and tremor. Gas plume drifted to the south.
King Cove, AK Effective 52 min ago
watc AVO Great Sitkin ORANGE/WATCH - Slow eruption of lava within the summit crater continues. Rockfalls and warm surface temperatures observed.
--- Effective 53 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2606
-0.38%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
69458.6
-2.00%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09302
-1.22%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2120.67
-1.44%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
88.9
-2.76%
Coinbase
DOW
46291.91
0.18%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9965.16
0.72%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
22636.91
-0.07%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6578.21
-0.04%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
52252.28
1.43%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
26.74
2.26%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
92
4.39%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4402.4
-0.11%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46583
0.13%
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
Energy markets show notable volatility with significant upward pressure on fuel prices. U.S. Regular Gasoline prices have increased sharply, with the Rocky Mountain region experiencing an extreme 11.6% increase to $3.637 per gallon, Gulf Coast prices rising 9.7% to $3.412, and West Coast prices up 6.3% to $4.987. Crude oil prices are up 3.9% to $91.59 per barrel. Cryptocurrency markets show moderate declines with Bitcoin down 1.51% to $69,802.62, Solana down 1.83% to $89.75, and Ethereum down 0.86% to $2,133.17. Equity markets remain relatively stable with the DOW up 0.09%, while the S&P 500 and DAX show modest declines.
Data
The latest global dataAustralia
Level 1
Latvia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Slovakia
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Venezuela
Level 3
Togo
Level 2
Finland
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Saudi Arabia
Level 3
The Gambia
Level 1
Belize
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Guatemala
Level 3
Singapore
Level 1
Kuwait
Level 3
Lesotho
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
North Macedonia
Level 1
Angola
Level 2
United Arab Emirates
Level 3
Cyprus
Level 3
Pakistan
Level 3
Bahrain
Level 3
Jordan
Level 3
Qatar
Level 3
Iraq
Level 4
Guinea
Level 2
Malawi
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
Overall civil safety status remains normal across monitored regions. Australia, Latvia, and Slovakia maintain Level 1 alert status (Exercise Normal Precautions), indicating no elevated threat conditions. Space weather conditions are favorable with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently observed. Atmospheric and magnetospheric conditions present no additional civil defense concerns at this time.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! 4 dead as Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs spring offensive has begun
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!!! US-Israel-Iran war LIVE | PM Modi, Trump hold crucial talks on West Asia crisis
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!!! Iran targets Israel and Gulf states after denying Trump claim of talks
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Israel pounds south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah fighters
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Israeli forces to control south Lebanon up to Litani river
France24 ---
!!! QatarEnergy declares force majeure on some LNG contracts due to Iran war
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Between fatwa and the bomb: Is Iran rethinking its nuclear doctrine?
Russia Today ---
!!! Kenya floods worsen as 2 rivers burst banks, with death toll hitting 88
Associated Press ---
!!! Small comforts fade and big worries grow as fuel prices surge globally
Associated Press ---
Israeli defences questioned as Iran continues to cause damage
Al Jazeera ---
Aid flotilla reaches Cuba amid US oil blockade and blackouts
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli strike hits Tyre during Al Jazeera report
Al Jazeera ---
QatarEnergy declares force majeure on some LNG contracts due to Iran war
Al Jazeera ---
Oil, war and a narrow passage: Why reopening Strait of Hormuz is so difficult
WION News ---
US-Israel-Iran war LIVE | PM Modi, Trump hold crucial talks on West Asia crisis
WION News ---
4 dead as Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs spring offensive has begun
South China Morning Post ---
EU delays proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports
South China Morning Post ---
China EV makers gain as Iran war drives up fuel costs
South China Morning Post ---
Iran targets Israel and Gulf states after denying Trump claim of talks
South China Morning Post ---
With a host of top figures killed in war, who is now running Iran?
South China Morning Post ---
Israel pounds south Beirut, says captured Hezbollah fighters
South China Morning Post ---
Why Middle East volatility presents an enhanced risk for South Asia
South China Morning Post ---
UK rushes air defence systems to Gulf to help counter Iran attacks
South China Morning Post ---
In Beirut, refugees stay put despite Israeli strikes
France24 ---
EU and Australia sign free trade deal and boost defence cooperation
France24 ---
US 'shifts' towards diplomacy with Iran ahead of midterms
France24 ---
Israeli forces to control south Lebanon up to Litani river
France24 ---
Irán e Israel continúan sus ataques entre mensajes contradictorios sobre negociaciones
Associated Press ---
A 1,000-year-old cliff-top temple lies battered after Cambodia-Thailand border clashes
Associated Press ---
Kenya floods worsen as 2 rivers burst banks, with death toll hitting 88
Associated Press ---
Cambio de rumbo de Trump sobre el estrecho de Ormuz plantea dudas sobre preparación bélica de EEUU
Associated Press ---
Small comforts fade and big worries grow as fuel prices surge globally
Associated Press ---
Russia shields foreign army recruits from expulsion
Russia Today ---
Between fatwa and the bomb: Is Iran rethinking its nuclear doctrine?
Russia Today ---
Middle East war weighs heavy on Iranian population
France24 ---
Multiple simultaneous crises—expanding Iran-Israel conflict, renewed Ukraine offensive, global energy disruptions, and natural disasters—are creating compounding risks to US civilians and economic stability.
