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There are no serious national events at this time.

A major regional conflict is actively escalating across the Middle East with direct US military involvement against Iran, expanding geographic scope, rejected diplomatic solutions, and significant humanitarian consequences. Combined with ongoing Ukraine operations and global supply chain disruptions, this situation represents an immediate and evolving threat to US interests and global stability.

LAST UPDATED 03-14-2026 @ 06:34PM (CDT)

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Urgent

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warn Storm Warning

Effective 27 min ago Craig, AK (Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area) US

Alerts

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watc Gale Watch

Ocean City, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Poquoson, VA
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advi Small Craft Advisory

Newport News, VA
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advi Small Craft Advisory

Onancock, VA
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Events

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Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2622
-1.32%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
71015.99
0.10%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09591
-0.06%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2097.65
0.23%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
88.02
-0.19%
Coinbase
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
53819.61
-1.16%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
27.19
-0.37%
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Crude Oil
98.71
3.11%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5061.7
-1.25%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46592
-0.28%
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
US gasoline prices have experienced dramatic increases of 12-18% across all regions, reaching $3.50 per gallon nationally and up to $4.69 on the West Coast, reflecting the most significant market movement in the current data. Crude oil prices are up 3.11% at $98.71 per barrel. Global equity markets show modest declines, with the Nikkei down 1.16%, S&P 500 down 0.61%, DAX down 0.60%, FTSE 100 down 0.43%, and DOW down 0.26%. Cryptocurrencies are experiencing minor declines, with Cardano down 2.48%, Solana down 1.46%, and others ranging from 0.39-0.76% decline. Gold prices have declined 1.25%, while the Volatility Index remains relatively stable at 27.19.

Data

The latest global data
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
Finland
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Oman
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Saudi Arabia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
The Gambia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Belize
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Azerbaijan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Guatemala
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Singapore
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Togo
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Kuwait
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Turkey
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
DEFCON Warning System
Angola
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United Arab Emirates
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Cyprus
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Pakistan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bahrain
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Jordan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Qatar
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Iraq
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Guinea
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Malawi
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lebanon
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Malaysia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Afghanistan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Cote d Ivoire
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Multiple destinations have been placed on elevated travel alert levels, with Oman, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and Guatemala all assigned Level 3 status indicating travelers should Reconsider Travel. Belize is assigned Level 2 status recommending Increased Caution for travelers. Finland and The Gambia maintain Level 1 status with normal precautions. No geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events are currently active, indicating normal space weather conditions.

Headlines

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A major regional conflict in the Middle East is rapidly escalating with active military operations, significant civilian casualties, humanitarian crisis, and expanding international involvement.

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