warn Flood Warning
Effective 6 min ago Mission, OR (Umatilla County) US
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 03-14-2026 @ 10:30PM (CDT)World Clock
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08:30PMLondon
03:30AMMoscow
06:30AMBeijing
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Effective 30 min ago Sturgeon Bay, WI (Door County) US
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Volcano, HI
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 2 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.6 - 23 km S of Volcano, Hawaii
Volcano, HI Effective 39 min ago
watc M 4.3 - Kuril Islands
Kuril Islands Effective 39 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2657
0.72%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
71432.97
0.28%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09701
0.98%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2102.51
0.28%
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Solana (SOL)
88.2
0.15%
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DOW
46558.47
-0.26%
Yahoo Finance
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
Dramatic volatility in energy markets is the primary concern. U.S. gasoline prices have surged 12-18% across all regions, with the West Coast experiencing the steepest increase to $4.69 per gallon and the national average reaching $3.50. Crude oil prices have risen 3.11% to $98.71 per barrel. Major equity indices show modest declines, with the Japanese Nikkei down 1.16%, European markets down 0.4-0.6%, and U.S. markets down 0.26-0.61%. Cryptocurrencies are relatively stable with minor declines under 0.2%, while gold has declined 1.25%. The Volatility Index remains moderately elevated at 27.19.
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
International travel conditions have deteriorated in four countries now classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel): Guatemala, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Azerbaijan. Belize is at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Guatemala's elevated travel advisory is particularly relevant given the recent moderate earthquake activity near Colotenango. Space weather conditions remain nominal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently recorded, indicating no interference with communications or satellite systems at this time.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Iran threatens United Arab Emirate's ports and docks
France24 ---
!!! US moves 2,000 Marines from Japan to Middle East as Iran war intensifies
South China Morning Post ---
!!! NATO defence systems shoot down Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey
France24 ---
!!! US embassy attacked in Baghdad, after strikes kill Iran-backed fighters in Iraq
France24 ---
!!! Aid groups warn of humanitarian crisis in Lebanon as nearly 1 million displaced by war
South China Morning Post ---
Iran war live: Trump urges allies to keep Hormuz open amid Gulf attacks
Al Jazeera ---
US-Israeli strike kills 15 at Isfahan factory, Iranian media says
Al Jazeera ---
Turkey on alert as Iran conflict escalates, warns against provocations
Al Jazeera ---
Six killed in attacks on Ukraine as EU extends sanctions against Russians
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli settlers shoot Palestinians in West Bank villages, steal livestock
Al Jazeera ---
How the war on Iran struck the shores of Sri Lanka
South China Morning Post ---
Iran war: Trump urges China, other nations, to send warships to secure Hormuz
South China Morning Post ---
Aid groups warn of humanitarian crisis in Lebanon as nearly 1 million displaced by war
South China Morning Post ---
By waging war on Iran, Trump leaves the US economy more vulnerable
South China Morning Post ---
Iran war fallout puts 9 million Indian workers in the line of fire
South China Morning Post ---
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 ---
UN force base in southern Lebanon comes under fire, one peacekeeper wounded
France24 ---
US embassy attacked in Baghdad, after strikes kill Iran-backed fighters in Iraq
France24 ---
Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days
France24 ---
Israel threatens to strike ambulances in Lebanon in Hezbollah fighting
France24 ---
Why did the US military bomb the strategic Iranian island of Kharg?
France24 ---
Israeli strike kills 12 medics in a clinic in southern Lebanon
France24 ---
Iraq: US embassy complex in Baghdad hit by a drone strike
France24 ---
Lebanon says 26 paramedics were killed in Israeli strikes since March 2
France24 ---
Iran threatens United Arab Emirate's ports and docks
France24 ---
NATO defence systems shoot down Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey
France24 ---
Cuba begins releasing prisoners and confirms US talks as island's energy crisis intensifies
France24 ---
Two weeks into the war in the Middle East - What happens next?
France24 ---
US deploys USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship to Middle East
France24 ---
French soldier killed by Iranian drone was on anti-jihad mission in Iraq
France24 ---
US military bombs military sites on Kharg island, Iranian media reports no damage
France24 ---
War has already displaced nearly a million Lebanese, and aid groups warn of a humanitarian crisis
Associated Press ---
Trump tells South Korea he is only leader who can break North Korean deadlock
South China Morning Post ---
Latin American nation warns Trump against building empire
Russia Today ---
Iranian envoy signals safe passage for Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz
Russia Today ---
IDF drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee
Russia Today ---
Multiple simultaneous military conflicts are escalating globally with major power mobilization, humanitarian crises, and emerging threats to critical infrastructure and shipping lanes.
