extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple dangerous geopolitical events are actively occurring across critical regions with escalating US-Iran tensions, maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, and active conflicts in Ukraine and Lebanon, while North America faces significant weather hazards. Conditions warrant elevated preparedness awareness with potential for near-term escalation.
LAST UPDATED 05-04-2026 @ 09:34PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
10:34PMLos Angeles
07:34PMLondon
03:34AMMoscow
05:34AMBeijing
10:34AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 9 min ago Gulivoire Park, IN (Saint Joseph County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Shelbyville, MO (Shelby County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Taylorville, IL (Christian County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 14 min ago Macon, MO (Macon County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 22 min ago Taylorville, IL (Christian County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Special Marine Warning
Plantation, FL
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 26 min
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Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min
warn Flood Warning
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Effective 9 min ago Expires in 16 hr
warn Flood Warning
Mount Sterling, IL
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warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Gulivoire Park, IN
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 30 s
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.5 - 136 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon
Port Orford, OR Effective 9 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2513
0.60%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80440.49
0.74%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1112
1.02%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2369
0.94%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
84.5
0.49%
Coinbase
DOW
48941.9
-1.13%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10363.93
-0.14%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23991.27
-1.24%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7200.75
-0.41%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
59513.12
0.38%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.29
7.65%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
104.8
-1.52%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4548.7
0.34%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49094
0.03%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.123
1.95%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.958
1.80%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.087
4.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.131
2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.817
0.61%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.884
2.51%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.675
1.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.016
2.03%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.412
1.73%
US EIA
Financial markets display mixed performance with cryptocurrency assets gaining strength—Bitcoin is up 2.25% at $80,325.69 and Ethereum is up 1.77% at $2,363.65—while traditional equity indices show weakness with the DOW declining 1.13% and the DAX falling 1.24%. The Volatility Index has increased 7.65% to 18.29, indicating elevated market uncertainty and investor concern. Gasoline prices have increased across all U.S. regions, with New England experiencing the largest gain at 4.31%, followed by increases across the Midwest, Central Atlantic, and West Coast regions.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Cuba
Level 2
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Cameroon
Level 2
Nicaragua
Level 3
Latvia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Luxembourg
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 3
Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel), representing the highest travel risk designation. Nicaragua and Jordan are both at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating significant security and safety concerns. Cuba and Cameroon are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), suggesting medium-term travel considerations. All space weather indices remain at normal levels with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings currently in effect.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US and UAE report Iran attacks as military pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
!!! Fujairah oil zone hit by fire after drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iran missiles
France24 ---
!!! War of words: Trump, Iran trade claims of missile strikes in the Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
!!! Iran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz
France24 ---
!!! Putin and Zelensky both unilaterally declare conflicting 2-day truces
France24 ---
!!! Hormuz tensions push ceasefire to the brink as Trump threatens Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran-US clash over alleged warship attack in Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war live: Washington, Tehran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
Wall Street hesitates, oil prices rise amid uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz
South China Morning Post ---
Austria expels 3 Russian diplomats over signals spying
South China Morning Post ---
US and UAE report Iran attacks as military pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
Armenia turns 'towards Europe' as Macron highlights shift from Russia
France24 ---
Opaque nature of US-Iran shadow war: Are they 'dancing their way out of a minefield' toward a deal?
France24 ---
Assimi Goita appoints himself defence minister
France24 ---
War of words: Trump, Iran trade claims of missile strikes in the Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
Fujairah oil zone hit by fire after drone attack as UAE says it intercepted Iran missiles
France24 ---
Putin and Zelensky both unilaterally declare conflicting 2-day truces
France24 ---
Iran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz
France24 ---
Poking the bear? Armenia welcomes European leaders in Russia's backyard
France24 ---
The greatest salesman: How Zelensky promoted his favorite weapons company abroad
Russia Today ---
US soldiers reported missing during African Lion drills
Russia Today ---
Rare virus outbreak kills travelers on Atlantic cruise ship
Russia Today ---
Newborn born in Nablus a day after his father was killed in Israeli raid
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: Washington, Tehran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
Hormuz tensions push ceasefire to the brink as Trump threatens Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Russia and Ukraine declare competing ceasefires
Al Jazeera ---
Mali leader Goita takes defence post after minister killed
Al Jazeera ---
Iran-US clash over alleged warship attack in Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
Nepal lodges protest against India over long-running border dispute
Al Jazeera ---
Trump calls Iran war polls 'fake' as ceasefire uncertainty grows in Hormuz
WION News ---
Iran says it had 'no pre-planned programme' to attack UAE as Araghchi warns US
WION News ---
Putin announces May 8–9 ceasefire as Zelensky responds with separate truce
WION News ---
Active military escalation in the Strait of Hormuz combined with unresolved Ukraine-Russia conflict and deteriorating US-China relations create a high-risk global security environment.
