warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Viera West, FL (Brevard County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
An active military conflict between major powers in the Persian Gulf has displaced over 850,000 civilians and is severely disrupting global energy supplies, while the US faces concurrent severe weather threats and significant seismic activity in the Pacific region.
LAST UPDATED 03-15-2026 @ 02:30PM (CDT)World Clock
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Effective 7 min ago Ozark, MO (Christian County) US
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Effective 25 min ago Camdenton, MO (Camden County) US
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Effective 36 min ago Camdenton, MO (Camden County) US
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Effective 24 min ago Saint Johns, MI (Clinton County) US
Alerts
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advi Special Weather Statement
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Effective 6 min ago Expires in 29 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:32.903km) in Japan 15/03/2026 18:39 UTC, 1.3 million in 100km.
Nichinan, Miyazaki Effective 33 min ago
watc M 4.9 - 84 km SSW of Honchō, Japan
Erimo, Hokkaido Effective 34 min ago
watc M 4.7 - 30 km SE of Nichinan, Japan
Nichinan, Miyazaki Effective 52 min ago
watc M 4.4 - 44 km SE of Tena, Ecuador
Arajuno, Pastaza Province Effective 59 min ago
advi AVO Atka volcanic complex YELLOW/ADVISORY - Seismic activity has declined but remains slightly elevated. SO2 gas detected in satellite data
--- Effective 1 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2634
-0.15%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
71437.13
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
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-1.16%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2109.09
0.59%
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Solana (SOL)
88.01
-0.07%
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DOW
46558.47
-0.26%
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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%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.352
16.47%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.419
15.23%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.33
17.67%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.276
17.25%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.109
17.59%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.258
18.13%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.69
12.74%
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U.S. gasoline prices have surged dramatically across all regions, with increases ranging from 12.7% on the West Coast to 18.1% in the Rocky Mountain region, representing an extreme market movement. Major equity indices are experiencing declines, with the S&P 500 down 0.606%, the Nikkei down 1.163%, and the DAX down 0.603%. Crude oil prices have risen 3.11% to $98.71 per barrel. Cryptocurrency markets are mixed with Bitcoin gaining 0.50% while Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin show declines. Gold prices have decreased 1.25%.
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
Four countries maintain Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisories: Oman, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and Guatemala, indicating significant security or safety concerns requiring heightened awareness for travelers. Belize is positioned at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution,' suggesting developing concerns in that region. Finland and The Gambia remain at baseline Level 1 status. Space weather conditions remain optimal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently occurring.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Moment Iranian missile hits Tel Aviv
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Over 800,000 Lebanese– 1 in 7 of the population – displaced by war in 10 days
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iranian govt reveals scale of civilian casualties from US-Israeli strikes
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israeli attacks kill 4 people in Lebanon as deadly strikes continue
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US and Israel carry out new strikes on western Iran
France24 ---
!!! The humanitarian crisis worsens in Lebanon, with over 850,000 displaced
France24 ---
!!! Israel pounds Beirut, deepening the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon
France24 ---
!!! US energy chief signals Iran war could continue for several more weeks
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Why North Korea just fired rockets during US-South Korea military drills
France24 ---
!!! Over 100 Ukrainian drones target Moscow – mayor
Russia Today ---
!!! IEA to tap 400 mn barrels from reserves amid West Asia war energy shock
WION News ---
!!! Trump urges allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
!!! Are Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region affecting the US' war strategy?
France24 ---
!!! Qatar, Kuwait, UAE... Iranian reprisals disrupt daily life across the Gulf
France24 ---
Strategic oil release may calm markets but cannot fix Hormuz disruption
Al Jazeera ---
Trump calls for naval coalition to open Strait of Hormuz: Can it work?
Al Jazeera ---
Moment Iranian missile hits Tel Aviv
Al Jazeera ---
What do the first two weeks of the war on Iran portend for the future?
Al Jazeera ---
France offers to broker Lebanon-Israel talks: What do we know?
Al Jazeera ---
Iranian govt reveals scale of civilian casualties from US-Israeli strikes
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli attacks kill 4 people in Lebanon as deadly strikes continue
Al Jazeera ---
IEA to tap 400 mn barrels from reserves amid West Asia war energy shock
WION News ---
Brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander, Israeli military claims
South China Morning Post ---
IEA says oil from emergency stocks to flow in Asia and Oceania immediately
South China Morning Post ---
US energy chief signals Iran war could continue for several more weeks
South China Morning Post ---
Over 800,000 Lebanese– 1 in 7 of the population – displaced by war in 10 days
South China Morning Post ---
Kenya floods death toll rises to 62, police say
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine wants cash, technology in return for helping Middle East nations fight drones
South China Morning Post ---
Iran war exposes fragility of Gulf-Asia supply chains
South China Morning Post ---
How the war on Iran struck the shores of Sri Lanka
South China Morning Post ---
American flag raised at US embassy in Venezuela for first time since 2019
South China Morning Post ---
Iran war: Trump urges China, other nations, to send warships to secure Hormuz
South China Morning Post ---
Severe sandstorm sweeps through Gaza tent camps
France24 ---
US and Israel carry out new strikes on western Iran
France24 ---
The humanitarian crisis worsens in Lebanon, with over 850,000 displaced
France24 ---
Are Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region affecting the US' war strategy?
France24 ---
Trump urges allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
Why North Korea just fired rockets during US-South Korea military drills
France24 ---
Who is running Iran? The regime's new strongmen
France24 ---
Cubans take to the streets and attack Communist Party office in rare riot over blackouts
France24 ---
What role is oil playing in the war in the Middle East and what's at stake?
France24 ---
Ukraine recovering from Russian strike, concerned Putin is benefiting from Iran war
France24 ---
Gaza hit by strongest sandstorm in over five years
France24 ---
Qatar, Kuwait, UAE... Iranian reprisals disrupt daily life across the Gulf
France24 ---
Undercover in Iran: How French spies gather Intelligence in the Middle East
France24 ---
Israel pounds Beirut, deepening the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon
France24 ---
Photos show the impact of the Iran war on tourism in Dubai
Associated Press ---
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
Associated Press ---
Israeli military claims brother of man who attacked Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah commander
Associated Press ---
UAE arrests 45 over Iran strikes videos
Russia Today ---
Germany would be top destination for Iranians fleeing war – report
Russia Today ---
Over 100 Ukrainian drones target Moscow – mayor
Russia Today ---
Belgian PM urges EU to negotiate with Russia
Russia Today ---
Iran shows the world the limits of US power
Russia Today ---
Air China to resume flights to North Korea at the end of the month after train service restarted
Associated Press ---
Active large-scale military conflict in the Middle East is causing massive humanitarian displacement and threatening global energy security, with escalation potential across multiple regions.
