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There are no serious national events at this time.

A major regional conflict is actively escalating across the Middle East with direct US military involvement against Iran, expanding geographic scope, rejected diplomatic solutions, and significant humanitarian consequences. Combined with ongoing Ukraine operations and global supply chain disruptions, this situation represents an immediate and evolving threat to US interests and global stability.

LAST UPDATED 03-15-2026 @ 01:33AM (CDT)

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Washington, D.C.

02:33AM

Los Angeles

11:33PM

London

06:33AM

Moscow

09:33AM

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02:33PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Flood Warning

Effective 60 min ago Garrett, WA (Walla Walla County) US

Alerts

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advi Wind Advisory

Ebensburg, PA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr

advi Wind Advisory

Emporium, PA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 13 hr

warn Red Flag Warning

Reserve, NM
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 19 hr

warn Red Flag Warning

Roswell, NM
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 19 hr

advi Wind Advisory

Dannemora, NY
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 14 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok M 2.8 - 53 km NW of Karluk, Alaska

Kodiak Station, AK Effective 28 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2657
0.72%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
71572.12
0.48%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09612
0.05%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2110.37
0.65%
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Solana (SOL)
88.51
0.50%
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
U.S. gasoline prices have experienced dramatic increases across all regions, with national average prices up 16.15% currently trading at $3.502 per gallon, and regional variations ranging from 12.74% on the West Coast to 18.13% in the Rocky Mountain region. Crude oil has surged 3.11% to $98.71 per barrel, likely driving fuel cost escalation. Major equity indices have declined with the S&P 500 down 0.61%, Nikkei down 1.16%, DAX down 0.60%, and FTSE 100 down 0.43%, while the Volatility Index remains relatively stable at 27.19. Cryptocurrency markets show resilience with Bitcoin up 0.41%, Ethereum up 0.37%, and Cardano up 0.68%, though Dogecoin declined marginally. Gold prices have decreased 1.25% to $5,061.70 per ounce amid broader market uncertainty.

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
Travel advisory levels for multiple nations indicate moderate geopolitical or security concerns, with Oman, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and Guatemala all rated at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel.' Belize has been elevated to Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution,' suggesting situational instability. Finland and The Gambia maintain baseline Level 1 'Exercise Normal Precautions' status. Space weather conditions remain stable with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently affecting Earth or satellite systems.

Headlines

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The US and Israel are conducting intensive military operations against Iran and Iranian forces across multiple Middle Eastern countries, displacing nearly a million civilians and creating significant global economic and humanitarian concerns.

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