warn Flood Warning
Effective 7 min ago Miami, OK (Ottawa County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple regional conflicts and strategic tensions are escalating globally, particularly in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Indo-Pacific, while elevated volcanic and seismic activity and domestic severe weather require continued monitoring. No immediate threats to US civilian safety are currently imminent, but sustained vigilance is warranted across international and domestic domains.
LAST UPDATED 04-19-2026 @ 08:32PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
09:32PMLos Angeles
06:32PMLondon
02:32AMMoscow
04:32AMBeijing
09:32AMUrgent
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Effective 9 min ago Quinnesec, MI (Dickinson County) US
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Effective 14 min ago Princeton, IL (Bureau County) US
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Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 7 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Graham, NC
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 9 hr
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Miami, OK
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 12 hr
advi Flood Advisory
Boquerón, Cabo Rojo
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 9 hr
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Quinnesec, MI
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 15 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.8 - 8 km SSE of Olancha, CA
Lone Pine, CA Effective 39 min ago
watc M 3.3 - 99 km N of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Road Town, 00 Effective 55 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in South Of Kermadec Islands 19/04/2026 23:52 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 58 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2444
0.78%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
74312.61
0.66%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09402
1.02%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2283.61
0.87%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
84.13
0.78%
Coinbase
DOW
49447.43
1.79%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10667.63
0.73%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24702.24
2.27%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7126.06
1.20%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
58936.38
0.79%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.48
-2.56%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
82.59
---%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4795.4
-1.73%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49217
-0.85%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.123
0.07%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.954
-1.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.965
0.51%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.093
0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.864
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.886
3.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.741
-1.21%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.895
0.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.377
-0.35%
US EIA
Financial markets show a divergence between traditional equities and cryptocurrency assets. Major stock indices are performing well with the DAX up 2.27%, DOW up 1.79%, and S&P 500 up 1.20%, while volatility remains contained with the VIX down 2.56%. Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing broad weakness across major holdings, with Ethereum down 3.76%, Solana down 3.09%, Cardano down 3.05%, Bitcoin down 2.33%, and Dogecoin down 2.15%. Precious metals are under pressure with gold declining 1.63%, while crude oil prices remain stable at 0.0% change. Gasoline prices show regional variation with notable increases in the Midwest (up 3.05%) and New England (up 0.51%), while East Coast and Gulf Coast regions show price declines.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Cuba
Level 2
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Nicaragua
Level 3
Latvia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Solar Radiation
none
Radio Blackout
strong
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Oman
Level 3
Luxembourg
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 3
Costa Rica
Level 2
Ethiopia
Level 3
Estonia
Level 1
Nepal
Level 2
Colombia
Level 3
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
Gabon
Level 2
Gabon
Level 2
Malaysia
Level 1
Slovakia
Level 1
International travel advisories reflect localized concerns in specific regions. Nicaragua remains at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status, representing the highest alert tier for travel guidance. Togo and Cuba are both at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), indicating elevated but not critical concerns. Most nations including Singapore, Australia, Georgia, Latvia, and the Kyrgyz Republic maintain Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) status. Space weather monitoring shows no current geomagnetic storms or solar radiation events; however, a strong radio blackout warning is in effect, indicating potential significant disruptions to radio communications, satellite operations, and navigation systems.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Iran threatens to strike ships approaching Hormuz (PHOTOS, VIDEOS): As it happened
Russia Today ---
!!! US forces attack and seize Iranian ship Touska near Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Russian drones hunt down Ukrainian UAVs in mid-air (VIDEO)
Russia Today ---
!!! Israeli attacks on healthcare across Iran, Lebanon and Gaza
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Kyiv gunman kills 6 and takes hostages before being shot dead by Ukraine police
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iran asserts leverage in Hormuz ahead of new round of talks
France24 ---
!!! Food security under threat as Middle East war disrupts fertiliser supply
France24 ---
Iran threatens to strike ships approaching Hormuz (PHOTOS, VIDEOS): As it happened
Russia Today ---
US forces attack and seize Iranian ship Touska near Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
Russian drones hunt down Ukrainian UAVs in mid-air (VIDEO)
Russia Today ---
Israeli attacks on healthcare across Iran, Lebanon and Gaza
Al Jazeera ---
Kyiv gunman kills 6 and takes hostages before being shot dead by Ukraine police
South China Morning Post ---
Battle for Bulgaria: Why Ukraine is so important to Sofia
Russia Today ---
Israel kills two Gaza water truck drivers – UNICEF
Russia Today ---
Israel attacks three nations for alleged backing of Iran
Russia Today ---
Satellite images reveal Israel expanding Gaza military sites
Al Jazeera ---
Israel's double game between negotiations with Lebanon and occupation in the south
France24 ---
Iran asserts leverage in Hormuz ahead of new round of talks
France24 ---
Food security under threat as Middle East war disrupts fertiliser supply
France24 ---
DRC government, M23 rebels commit to protect civilians, aid deliveries
Al Jazeera ---
Indian refiners paying for Iranian oil in yuan – Reuters
Russia Today ---
Trump orders probe into mysterious deaths of US nuclear scientists
Russia Today ---
Iran rejects 2nd round of talks in Pak, cites US demands, blockade: State media
WION News ---
Trump sending US delegation for Iran talks in Pakistan
France24 ---
Eight children killed in Louisiana domestic violence mass shooting
France24 ---
Active military confrontations between the U.S. and Iran in the Persian Gulf, ongoing major power warfare in Ukraine, and rapidly escalating Middle Eastern conflicts are creating a high-risk global security environment with severe supply chain implications.
