advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active US military conflict in the Middle East with Iran is driving sustained military operations, humanitarian crises, and global economic disruption. Domestic severe weather warnings across multiple US regions and seismic activity add significant near-term hazards. Combined with marked economic volatility, the current situation warrants elevated civilian preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 03-14-2026 @ 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 alertsAlerts
The most recent alertswatc Fire Weather Watch
Beaver, OK
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 9 hr
watc Fire Weather Watch
Claude, TX
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 9 hr
advi Marine Weather Statement
Charleston, SC
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 3 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Richmond Hill, GA
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 3 hr
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 3.1 - 130 km E of Chignik, Alaska
130 km E of Chignik, Alaska Effective 21 min ago
ok M 2.9 - 26 km WSW of Anchor Point, Alaska
Anchor Point, AK Effective 24 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:73.994km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 14/03/2026 08:34 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 37 min ago
watc M 5.2 - South Sandwich Islands region
South Sandwich Islands region Effective 57 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2612
-1.69%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
70600.28
-0.48%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09447
-1.56%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2074.2
-0.89%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
87.14
-1.19%
Coinbase
DOW
46558.47
-0.26%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10261.15
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23447.29
-0.60%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6632.19
-0.61%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
53819.61
-1.16%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
27.19
-0.37%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
98.71
3.11%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5061.7
-1.25%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46592
-0.28%
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 extreme increases across all regions, with gains ranging from 12.74% to 18.13%, pushing the national average to $3.50 per gallon. Crude oil prices have surged 3.74% to $99.31 per barrel, reflecting significant global energy market pressures. Major equity indices show moderate to notable declines, with the Nikkei leading losses at -1.16%, followed by the S&P 500 at -0.61%, DAX at -0.60%, and DOW at -0.26%. Gold prices declined 2.0% to $5,023.10. Cryptocurrency markets are mixed with Bitcoin, Cardano, and Dogecoin experiencing slight declines while Ethereum and Solana posted modest gains.
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
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
Four countries maintain elevated international travel risk advisories at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status: Oman, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and Guatemala, while Belize remains at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Space weather conditions remain normal across all monitored parameters with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events reported. Finland and The Gambia maintain Level 1 status, indicating normal precautions are sufficient for these regions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US moves 2,000 Marines from Japan to Middle East as Iran war intensifies
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Middle East war live: Iran threatens retaliation as Trump says US 'obliterated' targets on Kharg island
France24 ---
!!! How Iran turned Strait of Hormuz into potent weapon against US bombardment
South China Morning Post ---
!!! As 800,000 flee, half of Lebanon lives in war zones without markets, supplies or healthcare
France24 ---
!!! Six US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq
France24 ---
!!! Iran attacks target Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Dubai
France24 ---
!!! All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says
Associated Press ---
!!! Iran war: What is happening on day 15 of US-Israel attacks?
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iranian missile strike in central Israel sets building ablaze
Al Jazeera ---
!!! North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, confirms South Korea, Japan
WION News ---
US moves 2,000 Marines from Japan to Middle East as Iran war intensifies
South China Morning Post ---
Strikes on Iraqi capital kill 2 Iran-linked Kataeb Hezbollah members
South China Morning Post ---
Middle East war live: Iran threatens retaliation as Trump says US 'obliterated' targets on Kharg island
France24 ---
Iran lets 2 India-flagged gas tankers sail through Strait of Hormuz, insiders say
South China Morning Post ---
How Iran turned Strait of Hormuz into potent weapon against US bombardment
South China Morning Post ---
US economic growth slumps to 0.7% in fourth quarter, stoking inflation worries
South China Morning Post ---
How will Russia benefit from US decision to ease oil sanctions?
France24 ---
War in the Middle East: A sailor stranded in the Gulf fears for his safety
France24 ---
As 800,000 flee, half of Lebanon lives in war zones without markets, supplies or healthcare
France24 ---
Madagascar: Construction costs surge 50% after cyclone Gezani
France24 ---
Thousands displaced by clashes in South Sudan town
France24 ---
Zelensky in Paris: Macron vows to keep support for Ukraine
France24 ---
Six US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq
France24 ---
Iran attacks target Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Dubai
France24 ---
'Unacceptable': Drone strike kills French soldier in Iraq's Kurdistan region
France24 ---
Iran-made drone killed French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan
France24 ---
All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says
Associated Press ---
Cracks emerged in a resilient US economy before war in Iran sent oil prices rocketing
Associated Press ---
Two children killed in strike on Tehran suburb – emergency services
Russia Today ---
First India-bound tanker arrives after crossing Strait of Hormuz
Russia Today ---
More countries pick sides in genocide case against Israel
Russia Today ---
Iran war: What is happening on day 15 of US-Israel attacks?
Al Jazeera ---
Smoke seen rising from US embassy in Baghdad
Al Jazeera ---
Yemeni ports face shipping fee hike amid Iran conflict
Al Jazeera ---
Trump posts bombing video after saying US hit Kharg Island
Al Jazeera ---
Drone attack on market in Sudan kills 11, as air war civilian toll mounts
Al Jazeera ---
Iranian missile strike in central Israel sets building ablaze
Al Jazeera ---
Bahrain and Saudi F1 races set to be cancelled due to Middle East conflict
Al Jazeera ---
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, confirms South Korea, Japan
WION News ---
US-Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump claims Iran is 'totally defeated and wants deal'
WION News ---
Active military conflict in the Middle East and escalating tensions across multiple regions are disrupting global commerce, displacing populations, and pressuring the global economy.
