warn Flood Warning
Effective 5 min ago North Bend, WA (King County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
The US and Israel are engaged in an active military campaign against Iran with significant escalation risks and global economic consequences, while Europe faces internal fragmentation in supporting Ukraine and global energy markets experience severe stress. Domestic threats include severe weather across the US and significant seismic and volcanic activity requiring monitoring. Global equity markets show weakness amid broader geopolitical uncertainty.
LAST UPDATED 03-20-2026 @ 12:34noon (CDT)World Clock
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Effective 10 min ago North Bend, WA (King County) US
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Events
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watc M 3.3 - 81 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
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ok M 2.8 - 248 km SW of Yakutat, Alaska
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Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2659
-0.56%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
69785.2
-0.19%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09397
0.47%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2132.67
-0.25%
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Solana (SOL)
88.84
-0.07%
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DOW
45831.97
-0.41%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9918.33
-1.44%
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DAX
22380.19
-2.01%
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S&P 500
6550.3
-0.85%
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Nikkei
53372.53
-3.38%
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Volatility Index
25.45
1.43%
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Crude Oil
97.45
1.99%
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Gold
4590.8
-0.32%
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DOW Futures
46177
-0.35%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.72
6.23%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.577
6.36%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.538
5.55%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.612
5.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.566
7.09%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.393
3.57%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.412
9.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.637
11.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.987
6.33%
US EIA
U.S. gasoline prices have experienced sharp increases in the past hour, with the most severe spike in the Rocky Mountain region at 11.63% (extreme alert level) now at $3.637 per gallon. Gulf Coast prices surged 9.75% to $3.412, Lower Atlantic prices climbed 7.09% to $3.566, and West Coast prices rose 6.33% to $4.987. Regional price increases of 5-7% were recorded across the Northeast and Central Atlantic regions. Global equity markets showed broad weakness with the Nikkei down 3.38%, the DAX down 2.01%, and the FTSE 100 down 1.44%. Cryptocurrency markets remained relatively stable with minor fluctuations, while the Volatility Index increased 1.43% to 25.45 and crude oil prices rose 1.99% to $97.45 per barrel.
Data
The latest global dataAustralia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Venezuela
Level 3
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
Lesotho
Level 2
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
Venezuela maintains a Level 3 international travel advisory recommending citizens reconsider travel to the region due to security and stability concerns. Australia retains a Level 1 status indicating normal precautions for travelers. Space weather conditions remain benign with no active geomagnetic storms, solar radiation events, or radio blackouts currently affecting U.S. communications or infrastructure. Telecommunications and power grid systems are operating within normal parameters.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Air raid sirens blare during Eid call to prayer in Kuwait
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran video said to show US F-35 being hit
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US military aircraft losses mount as Iran war approaches fourth week
South China Morning Post ---
!!! What US-Israeli targets reveal about Iran war goals three weeks in
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Strait of Hormuz tensions flare as Iran tightens grip over shipping traffic
South China Morning Post ---
Air raid sirens blare during Eid call to prayer in Kuwait
Al Jazeera ---
What US-Israeli targets reveal about Iran war goals three weeks in
Al Jazeera ---
Iran video said to show US F-35 being hit
Al Jazeera ---
Zelenskyy says Ukraine wants timeline for next round of Russia talks
Al Jazeera ---
Iran does not need to close the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt it
Al Jazeera ---
US military aircraft losses mount as Iran war approaches fourth week
South China Morning Post ---
Record-breaking heatwave grips western US at tail end of winter
South China Morning Post ---
Eid celebrations dimmed by war and displacement across Middle East
Al Jazeera ---
'Not our war': Palestinians caught in the crossfire of Middle East war
France24 ---
France presenting 'nuanced position' as FM Barrot visits Israel
France24 ---
EU eyes energy tax cuts to counter impact of Iran war
France24 ---
French navy seizes oil tanker sailing from Russia accused of flying false flag in Mediterranean
France24 ---
Strait of Hormuz tensions flare as Iran tightens grip over shipping traffic
South China Morning Post ---
About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war
Associated Press ---
EU leaders vent anger after Hungary's Orban keeps blocking Ukraine loan
France24 ---
Why does Finland want to get involved in Iran?
Russia Today ---
Switzerland announces halt to weapons exports to US amid Iran war
Al Jazeera ---
A sustained US-Israeli military campaign against Iran has entered its fourth week with mounting casualties and critical infrastructure threats, triggering cascading global economic and geopolitical consequences.
