warn Tornado Warning
Effective 12 min ago Pearson, GA (Atkinson County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military conflict between major powers in the Middle East has generated a humanitarian crisis and economic disruption with potential for escalation over the coming weeks. Concurrent tensions in the Indo-Pacific and localized severe weather require heightened civilian preparedness. Regional destabilization poses near-term risks to global security and economic stability.
LAST UPDATED 03-16-2026 @ 04:31AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
05:31AMLos Angeles
02:31AMLondon
09:31AMMoscow
12:31PMBeijing
05:31PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Tornado Warning
Effective 17 min ago Lakeland, GA (Lanier County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 3 min ago Loxley, AL (Baldwin County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 4 min ago Madison, WV (Boone County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 4 min ago Ripley, WV (Jackson County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago East Gaffney, SC (Cherokee County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswatc Tornado Watch
Clayton, AL
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 4 hr
advi Marine Weather Statement
Port Sulphur, LA
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 58 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Loxley, AL
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 43 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Madison, WV
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Ripley, WV
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 28 min
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:35km) in Eastern Mediterranean Sea 16/03/2026 06:46 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
Pýrgos, ESYE43 Effective 27 min ago
watc M 4.4 - 133 km S of Pýrgos, Greece
Pýrgos, ESYE43 Effective 56 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2864
5.84%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
73194.9
0.50%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10078
3.49%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2249.21
3.24%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
93.01
0.74%
Coinbase
DOW
46558.47
-0.26%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10265.91
0.05%
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DAX
23389.87
-0.24%
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S&P 500
6632.19
-0.61%
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Nikkei
53751.15
-0.13%
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Volatility Index
26.28
-3.35%
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Crude Oil
99.82
1.12%
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Gold
4988.8
-1.44%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47004
0.25%
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
U.S. gasoline prices have experienced unprecedented increases of 12 to 18 percent across all regional markets within the monitoring period, with national prices reaching $3.50 per gallon and West Coast prices exceeding $4.69—all marked as extreme alerts. Major equity indices show weakness with the S&P 500 declining 0.61 percent and the DOW down 0.26 percent, though index futures show modest recovery. Crude oil prices increased 2.02 percent to $100.70 per barrel, correlating with fuel price escalations. Cryptocurrency markets demonstrated relative strength with Cardano, Ethereum, and Dogecoin posting gains of 6.95, 3.62, and 4.52 percent respectively.
Data
The latest global dataGeomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
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
Togo
Level 2
Kuwait
Level 3
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
Malaysia
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
Cote d Ivoire
Level 2
Space weather conditions remain nominal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation hazards currently reported. International travel status shows elevated concern levels for Oman and Saudi Arabia, both classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), reflecting regional instability. Finland maintains Level 1 status with normal precautions advised. Global status assessment indicates localized travel risks in Middle Eastern regions while space weather and atmospheric phenomena present no immediate infrastructure threats.
Headlines
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France24 ---
!!! Are Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region affecting the US' war strategy?
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!!! Trump urges allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
!!! Fire erupts at Dubai airport following drone attack
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Oil prices keep rising as Trump seeks coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US-Israeli strike pounds city of Hamadan, Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war live: Trump demands help from NATO allies; Dubai fire contained
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Top Trump adviser says Iran war price tag at $12bn so far
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Muted response as Trump urges nations to escort ships through Hormuz Strait
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war exposes fragility of Gulf-Asia supply chains
South China Morning Post ---
!!! The humanitarian crisis worsens in Lebanon, with over 850,000 displaced
France24 ---
How US-Israel war on Iran rocks foundations of the Abraham Accords
South China Morning Post ---
US energy chief signals Iran war could continue for several more weeks
South China Morning Post ---
Kenya floods death toll rises to 62, police say
South China Morning Post ---
Iran war exposes fragility of Gulf-Asia supply chains
South China Morning Post ---
US and Israel carry out new strikes on western Iran
France24 ---
The humanitarian crisis worsens in Lebanon, with over 850,000 displaced
France24 ---
Are Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region affecting the US' war strategy?
France24 ---
Trump urges allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
Why North Korea just fired rockets during US-South Korea military drills
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EU divided on Iran war: Energy fears and security risks escalate across Europe
Russia Today ---
Moscow summons British and French envoys over deadly Ukrainian missile strike
Russia Today ---
Iranian envoy signals safe passage for Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz
Russia Today ---
What the Iran crisis reveals about BRICS
Russia Today ---
Fire erupts at Dubai airport following drone attack
Al Jazeera ---
Oil prices keep rising as Trump seeks coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
US-Israeli strike pounds city of Hamadan, Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: Trump demands help from NATO allies; Dubai fire contained
Al Jazeera ---
Top Trump adviser says Iran war price tag at $12bn so far
Al Jazeera ---
Muted response as Trump urges nations to escort ships through Hormuz Strait
Al Jazeera ---
Displaced families in Lebanon turn vehicles into rain-soaked shelters
Al Jazeera ---
Ukraine eyes money and tech in return for Middle East drone support
Al Jazeera ---
An active and escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran is driving massive humanitarian displacement, threatening global energy supplies, and destabilizing international commerce.
