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There are no serious national events at this time.

Active military strikes between the US, UK, and Israel against Iran, coupled with Iranian retaliatory missile attacks, have created an immediate and escalating crisis in the Middle East with global economic implications. Concurrent regional instability, market volatility, and ongoing conflict in Ukraine compound the current threat environment.

LAST UPDATED 03-21-2026 @ 03:32PM (CDT)

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Washington, D.C.

04:32PM

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London

08:32PM

Moscow

11:32PM

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04:32AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

extr Volatility Index is up 11.305076%, currently at 26.78

Effective 4 min ago ---

warn Flood Warning

Effective 29 min ago Ahtanum, WA (Yakima County) US

warn Flood Warning

Effective 29 min ago Ahtanum, WA (Yakima County) US

warn Flood Warning

Effective 29 min ago Benton City, WA (Benton County) US

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Special Weather Statement

Forks, WA
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 57 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Waldport, OR
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 16 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Waldport, OR
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 16 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Pacific City, OR
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 16 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Astoria, OR
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 16 hr

Events

The most recent events

watc M 5.0 - Kermadec Islands region

Kermadec Islands region Effective 25 min ago

watc M 4.2 - 120 km SSW of Luwuk, Indonesia

Bungku, Central Sulawesi Effective 39 min ago

advi AVO Atka volcanic complex YELLOW/ADVISORY - Seismic activity has declined but remains slightly elevated. Sulfur dioxide detected in satellite data.

--- Effective 50 min ago

advi AVO Shishaldin YELLOW/ADVISORY - Low-level unrest continues, with small volcanic earthquakes, infrasound, and tremor. Steam plume and sulfur dioxide emissions observed.

King Cove, AK Effective 50 min ago

watc AVO Great Sitkin ORANGE/WATCH - Slow eruption of lava within the summit crater continues. Rockfalls and warm temperatures observed.

--- Effective 50 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2657
-0.15%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
70414.99
-0.12%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09427
0.14%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2153.38
0.35%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
89.96
0.16%
Coinbase
DOW
45577.47
-0.96%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9918.33
-1.44%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
22380.19
-2.01%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6506.48
-1.51%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
53372.53
-3.38%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
26.78
11.31%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
98.23
2.80%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4574.9
-0.67%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
45893
-0.97%
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
Global financial markets show significant weakness with major indices experiencing notable declines: the Nikkei down 3.38%, DAX down 2.01%, S&P 500 down 1.51%, and DOW down 0.96%. The Volatility Index has surged 11.3% to 26.78, indicating elevated market turbulence. Most concerning is a sharp escalation in U.S. gasoline prices across all regions, with Rocky Mountain prices up 11.6%, Gulf Coast up 9.74%, and all other regions experiencing increases ranging from 3.5% to 7.1%. Crude oil has risen 2.8% to $98.23 per barrel, contributing to the fuel price pressures.

Data

The latest global data
Australia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
Ireland
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Venezuela
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
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
Lesotho
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Turkey
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
DEFCON Warning System
North Macedonia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
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
International travel advisories reflect Venezuela at Level 3 status (Reconsider Travel), representing the most significant travel concern globally. Australia and Ireland maintain standard Level 1 precautions with no elevated risks. Space weather conditions remain stable with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently affecting Earth.

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Multiple active conflicts are escalating rapidly across the Middle East and Eastern Europe, with critical infrastructure under direct attack and major power military involvement expanding.

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