ok Volatility Index is down -17.727104%, currently at 22.37
Effective 17 min ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military conflicts including escalating Iran tensions and Middle East destabilization are causing energy market disruption and regional instability, while the United States simultaneously faces elevated domestic weather hazards. Current conditions warrant heightened civilian preparedness awareness.
LAST UPDATED 03-17-2026 @ 09:00PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
10:00PMLos Angeles
07:00PMLondon
02:00AMMoscow
05:00AMBeijing
10:00AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Flood Warning
Effective 4 min ago Albion, IN (Noble County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 4 min ago New Haven, IN (Allen County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 12 min ago Beckemeyer, IL (Clinton County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 28 min ago Dighton, MA (Bristol County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 7 min
warn Flood Warning
Albion, IN
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 18 hr
warn Flood Warning
New Haven, IN
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 18 hr
warn Red Flag Warning
Laporte, CO
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 11 hr
warn Red Flag Warning
Bennett, CO
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 11 hr
Events
The most recent eventsunde M 3.0 - 226 km W of Ferndale, California
Ferndale, CA Effective 20 min ago
watc M 3.0 - 0 km ENE of The Geysers, CA
Cobb, CA Effective 46 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2895
0.17%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
74208.9
0.37%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10083
0.62%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2332.28
0.61%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
94.82
0.18%
Coinbase
DOW
46993.26
0.10%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10403.6
0.83%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23730.92
0.71%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6716.09
0.25%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
54755.12
1.96%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
22.37
-17.73%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
94.25
-1.34%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5013.6
0.11%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47416
0.14%
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 experienced extreme increases across all regions, with national average regular gasoline climbing 16.15% to $3.502 per gallon, representing the most significant market movement. Regional variations showed particularly severe increases on the West Coast (up 12.74% to $4.69) and Rocky Mountain states (up 18.13% to $3.258). Financial markets showed modest gains with the Nikkei leading major indices at up 1.96%, while cryptocurrency markets demonstrated minor increases. The Volatility Index declined 17.73% to 22.37, suggesting moderating market uncertainty despite the gasoline price anomaly.
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
All monitored space weather parameters remain normal with no active threats to civilian infrastructure. Geomagnetic storm activity is absent, no radio blackouts are occurring, and solar radiation levels are at baseline. These conditions indicate no immediate space weather-related hazards to communications, power systems, or satellite operations.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Iran confirms Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani killed in Israeli strike
WION News ---
!!! Fire at US embassy in Baghdad as security official reports drone and rocket strikes
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iran using cluster munitions in retaliatory strikes on Israel
France24 ---
!!! Top Iranian officials killed in Israeli airstrike in wartime blow to country's leadership
France24 ---
!!! Military escort for tankers in Strait of Hormuz not long-term fix: IMO head
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Dwindling stockpiles and soaring costs: US allies struggle to contain Iranian attacks
Russia Today ---
Iran confirms Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani killed in Israeli strike
WION News ---
PM Modi dials UAE president; talks West Asia tensions, Strait of Hormuz security
WION News ---
Zelensky, Starmer urge continued support for Ukraine as Iran conflict steals focus
South China Morning Post ---
Fire at US embassy in Baghdad as security official reports drone and rocket strikes
South China Morning Post ---
Iran using cluster munitions in retaliatory strikes on Israel
France24 ---
Top Iranian officials killed in Israeli airstrike in wartime blow to country's leadership
France24 ---
China, Russia discuss boosting transport links as Middle East conflict disrupts shipping
South China Morning Post ---
Military escort for tankers in Strait of Hormuz not long-term fix: IMO head
South China Morning Post ---
Dwindling stockpiles and soaring costs: US allies struggle to contain Iranian attacks
Russia Today ---
Suicide attacks in Nigeria kill 23, wound more than 100
South China Morning Post ---
Pakistan denies hospital strike in Afghanistan as death toll hits 400
Al Jazeera ---
Hungary and Slovakia strike a new fuel pipeline deal to steady regional supplies
Associated Press ---
US military tracks 23 Chinese port projects in Latin America, general tells Congress
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active military conflicts are escalating across the Middle East and South Asia, with direct threats to U.S. facilities and critical global energy infrastructure.
