warn Tornado Warning
Effective 3 min ago Urbana, IL (Champaign County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active warfare between the US, Israel, and Iran with direct military engagement combined with severe humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and threats to global energy infrastructure represents an extreme immediate threat level requiring maximum civil defense alert status.
LAST UPDATED 03-15-2026 @ 07:30PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
08:30PMLos Angeles
05:30PMLondon
12:30AMMoscow
03:30AMBeijing
08:30AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Tornado Warning
Effective 5 min ago Tuscola, IL (Douglas County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 5 min ago Benton, IL (Franklin County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 6 min ago Murphysboro, IL (Jackson County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 6 min ago Anna, IL (Union County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 7 min ago Scott City, MO (Scott County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Rosedale, MS
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 44 min
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Marvell, AR
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 5 min
warn Tornado Warning
Urbana, IL
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 14 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 7 min
watc Tornado Watch
Charlestown, IN
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.8 - 26 km ENE of Sterling, Alaska
Sterling, AK Effective 33 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2709
0.11%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
72688.02
-0.19%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09754
0.16%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2173.39
-0.24%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
92.33
---%
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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
53762.21
-0.11%
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Volatility Index
27.19
-0.37%
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Crude Oil
98.04
-0.68%
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Gold
5023
-0.76%
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DOW Futures
46772
0.39%
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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
Cryptocurrency markets showed moderate positive momentum with Solana leading gains at 5.04%, Ethereum at 4.26%, and Bitcoin at 2.33%. Traditional stock indices experienced declines across major global markets, with the Nikkei down 1.16%, S&P 500 down 0.61%, and DAX down 0.60%. Most significantly, U.S. regular gasoline prices surged dramatically across all regions with increases ranging from 12.74% to 18.13%, representing an extreme market movement. Crude oil rose 1.21% while gold declined 1.01%, and the Volatility Index decreased slightly to 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
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
Space weather conditions remain nominal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events reported. Travel advisories have been issued for Oman and Saudi Arabia at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating elevated caution for civilian travel to these Middle Eastern nations. Finland maintains Level 1 status with normal precautions recommended. Overall global health and safety conditions show minimal space-related hazards but moderate geopolitical and meteorological concerns in specific regions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US and Israel carry out new strikes on western Iran
France24 ---
!!! Moscow attacked by waves of drones – mayor
Russia Today ---
!!! Trump urges allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
!!! 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 ---
!!! The humanitarian crisis worsens in Lebanon, with over 850,000 displaced
France24 ---
!!! Why North Korea just fired rockets during US-South Korea military drills
France24 ---
!!! Ukraine recovering from Russian strike, concerned Putin is benefiting from Iran war
France24 ---
!!! Two children killed in strike on Tehran suburb – emergency services
Russia Today ---
From missiles strikes to rocketing oil price: Guy Laron speaks to France 24 to analyse the economic consequences of Iran war
France24 ---
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 ---
Ukraine recovering from Russian strike, concerned Putin is benefiting from Iran war
France24 ---
Gaza hit by strongest sandstorm in over five years
France24 ---
American flag raised at US Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019
Associated Press ---
Moscow attacked by waves of drones – mayor
Russia Today ---
Two children killed in strike on Tehran suburb – emergency services
Russia Today ---
Ukraine eyes money and tech in return for Middle East drone support
Al Jazeera ---
Jan Egeland: Millions displaced as Middle East conflicts deepen
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 ---
IEA to tap 400 mn barrels from reserves amid West Asia war energy shock
WION News ---
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 ---
How the war on Iran struck the shores of Sri Lanka
South China Morning Post ---
Active warfare in the Middle East and Eastern Europe is creating a complex global security crisis with immediate humanitarian consequences and potential for further escalation.
