There are no serious national events at this time.
The global situation is characterized by multiple developing risks including escalating US-Iran military tensions, ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, economic destabilization from tariff policies, Mexico's internal security collapse, and persistent regional conflicts. While no imminent threats to US civilian safety are indicated within the next 24-48 hours, the convergence of geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and natural disasters warrants elevated monitoring and preparedness planning over the next 3-6 months.
LAST UPDATED 02-24-2026 @ 03:03AM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
04:03AM
Los Angeles
01:03AM
London
09:03AM
Moscow
12:03PM
Beijing
05:03PM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 3179 years ago---
extr Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
extr Lebanon: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 26 years ago---
extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Clarion, PA
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 8 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 4 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 4 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Harpswell Center, ME
Effective 7 min agoExpires in 9 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Harpswell Center, ME
Effective 7 min agoExpires in 9 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10.633km) in Indonesia 24/02/2026 07:46 UTC, 4 thousand in MMI VI.
Samanente, PapuaEffective 58 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09151
-1.21%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1831.85
-1.28%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.2579
-1.64%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
63375.63
-1.93%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
76.99
-1.14%
Coinbase
DAX
24908.08
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10654.24
-0.29%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6837.75
-1.04%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
57321.09
0.87%
Yahoo Finance
DOW
48804.06
-1.66%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
66.42
0.17%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5191.2
-0.66%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
21.3
1.38%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
48837
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.924
0.76%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.833
0.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.835
-0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.967
0.61%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
0.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.683
-0.19%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.482
0.24%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.737
2.55%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.045
2.72%
US EIA
Financial markets have experienced notable downward pressure with concerning volatility. The Volatility Index (VIX) surged 10.06% to 21.01, indicating elevated market anxiety. Major equity indices declined: the S&P 500 is down 1.04%, the DOW dropped 1.66%, and the DAX fell 1.06%. Cryptocurrency markets weakened broadly, with Bitcoin declining 2.53% to $62,989.76, Ethereum falling 1.81%, and Cardano dropping 1.98%. Conversely, crude oil increased 0.41% and U.S. gasoline prices rose substantially, particularly in the Rocky Mountain region (+2.55%) and West Coast (+2.72%), reflecting potential supply chain concerns.
Four countries maintain Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status: Ukraine, Iraq, Lebanon, and Mali, reflecting severe instability or active conflict conditions. Two countries maintain Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status: Nepal and Guyana, indicating significant risks to travelers. Approximately 15 additional countries maintain Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) advisories, including Brazil, Angola, Cambodia, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and others. The majority of global destinations maintain Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) status, indicating normal security conditions.