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There are no serious national events at this time.

The United States is actively engaged in military operations against Iran with confirmed casualties on both diplomatic and military personnel, while simultaneously facing a concurrent ballistic missile threat from North Korea. Multiple severe domestic weather emergencies, seismic activity, and critical energy market disruptions compound the threat environment, requiring elevated national preparedness posture.

LAST UPDATED 03-14-2026 @ 04:32PM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

05:32PM

Los Angeles

02:32PM

London

09:32PM

Moscow

12:32AM

Beijing

05:32AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Flood Warning

Effective 9 min ago Garrett, WA (Walla Walla County) US

warn Flood Warning

Effective 10 min ago Mission, OR (Umatilla County) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 31 min ago Sturgeon Bay, WI (Door County) US

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Forks, WA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Forks, WA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

East Sooke, British Columbia
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Winter Weather Advisory

Ashton, ID
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 7 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok M 2.5 - 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

Van Horn, TX Effective 21 min ago

unde M 3.0 - 57 km S of Shungnak, Alaska

57 km S of Shungnak, Alaska Effective 30 min ago

watc M 3.4 - 74 km ENE of Tonopah, Nevada

Tonopah, NV Effective 34 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2593
-2.41%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
70729.92
-0.30%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.0947
-1.32%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2084.11
-0.42%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
86.94
-1.42%
Coinbase
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%
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

The latest headlines of interest
Major military escalation is underway across multiple theaters, with the US actively involved in expanding Middle East operations while Ukraine faces continued Russian attacks and Iran signals broader regional involvement.

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