extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple dangerous events are actively occurring globally, including escalating Middle East military tensions with U.S. warnings about potential Iran confrontation, active conflicts generating civilian casualties in Sudan, a lethal Ebola outbreak in the DRC, and significant seismic activity affecting populated regions. Domestically, severe weather is impacting multiple U.S. regions, and global financial markets are experiencing elevated volatility.
LAST UPDATED 05-17-2026 @ 02:01AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
03:01AMLos Angeles
12:01AMLondon
08:01AMMoscow
10:01AMBeijing
03:01PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min ago Hiawatha, KS (Brown County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Atchison, KS (Atchison County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 23 min ago Atchison, KS (Atchison County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 37 min ago Atchison, KS (Atchison County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Hiawatha, KS
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
advi Flood Advisory
Wood River, NE
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 12 s
advi Small Craft Advisory
South Padre Island, TX
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 12 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Laguna Vista, TX
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 12 hr
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 3.7 - 1 km NE of Ridgemark, CA
Ridgemark, CA Effective 34 min ago
watc M 3.2 - 73 km WNW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
The Bottom, SB Effective 41 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2551
0.04%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
78052.47
-0.07%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10956
0.23%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2183.31
0.15%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
86.85
0.39%
Coinbase
DOW
49526.17
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10195.37
-1.71%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23950.57
-2.07%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7408.5
-1.24%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.43
6.78%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
101.02
4.23%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4561.9
-2.63%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49617
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.5
1.08%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.336
2.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.478
2.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.534
2.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.176
1.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.405
0.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.953
1.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.372
0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.613
0.54%
US EIA
Global equity markets experienced significant declines, with the DAX down 2.07 percent, Nikkei down 1.99 percent, FTSE 100 down 1.71 percent, S&P 500 down 1.24 percent, and DOW down 1.07 percent. The Volatility Index increased 6.78 percent to 18.43, indicating elevated market uncertainty. Crude oil prices rose 4.23 percent to $101.02 per barrel, while gold prices declined 2.64 percent to $4,561.90 per ounce. Gasoline prices increased across all major U.S. regions, with the most significant increases in the New England region (up 2.28 percent) and Central Atlantic region (up 2.58 percent), currently reaching $4.478 and $4.534 per gallon respectively. Cryptocurrencies showed modest gains, with Solana up 0.27 percent, Ethereum up 0.20 percent, and Dogecoin up 0.26 percent.
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
Moldova
Level 2
Latvia
Level 1
Paraguay
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Rwanda
Level 1
Chad
Level 1
Slovenia
Level 1
Namibia
Level 2
Sudan
Level 4
Brunei
Level 1
Malawi
Level 2
Burma
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
Iceland
Level 1
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Two countries maintain Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status: Afghanistan and Sudan, reflecting extreme security and safety concerns. Nicaragua is at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating significant risks to travelers. Six countries are designated Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution): Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Namibia, and Malawi. The majority of monitored countries are at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), indicating normal baseline safety conditions. No significant space weather threats are currently present, with geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, and solar radiation all at normal levels.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US and Israel preparing to renew attack on Iran next week – NYT
Russia Today ---
!!! Leader of Hamas's armed wing killed in strike on Gaza, says Israel
France24 ---
!!! Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
!!! No vaccine for new highly lethal Ebola outbreak, DR Congo warns, as death toll hits 80
France24 ---
!!! Ukraine to target doctors for mobilization
Russia Today ---
!!! Can new Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions lead to another border clash?
Al Jazeera ---
New Delhi condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman
Russia Today ---
Deadly virus outbreak kills 65 in DR Congo
Russia Today ---
Xi promised not to send military equipment to Iran – Trump
Russia Today ---
What did Trump and Xi achieve in Beijing? EXPLAINER
Russia Today ---
Ukraine to target doctors for mobilization
Russia Today ---
Tunisians rally amid economic crisis and political arrests
Al Jazeera ---
Bolivia launches early-morning crackdown on roadblocks outside La Paz
Al Jazeera ---
Two presidential campaign staffers killed in Colombia as elections near
Al Jazeera ---
Taiwan says it is an independent nation after Trump arms sale remarks
Al Jazeera ---
Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests
Al Jazeera ---
Can new Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions lead to another border clash?
Al Jazeera ---
Ebola outbreak declared 'international health emergency': Is it a pandemic?
WION News ---
US and Israel preparing to renew attack on Iran next week – NYT
Russia Today ---
No vaccine for new highly lethal Ebola outbreak, DR Congo warns, as death toll hits 80
France24 ---
US and Nigeria claim killing of Islamic State second-in-command
France24 ---
Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission
France24 ---
Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
France24 ---
Leader of Hamas's armed wing killed in strike on Gaza, says Israel
France24 ---
Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
China and US agree to establish trade and investment councils after Xi-Trump summit
South China Morning Post ---
Congo Ebola outbreak: constant burials as death toll reaches 80
South China Morning Post ---
Nigeria police detain 3 suspects in a rare school attack in the south of the country
Associated Press ---
Multiple critical threats are developing simultaneously across military, health, and geopolitical domains requiring elevated civil defense preparedness.
