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There are no serious national events at this time.

The United States is confronting an acute international crisis involving active military conflict with Iran in its fourth week, featuring infrastructure threats and regional instability, simultaneously with domestic weather hazards and significant economic market volatility. Critical energy infrastructure and global supply chains face direct threats from an escalating conflict involving major powers. Elevated civilian preparedness across multiple threat domains is warranted.

LAST UPDATED 03-20-2026 @ 07:04PM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

08:04PM

Los Angeles

05:04PM

London

12:04AM

Moscow

03:04AM

Beijing

08:04AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Flood Warning

Effective 43 min ago Ahtanum, WA (Yakima County) US

Alerts

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advi Rip Current Statement

Loxahatchee Groves, FL
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 18 hr

advi Rip Current Statement

Weston, FL
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 18 hr

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Jonesport, ME
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Tremont, ME
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 8 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok M 2.5 - 94 km SW of Atka, Alaska

94 km SW of Atka, Alaska Effective 14 min ago

ok M 2.5 - 85 km SSW of Adak, Alaska

85 km SSW of Adak, Alaska Effective 48 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2655
-0.71%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
70495.44
0.83%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09402
0.52%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2146.29
0.39%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
89.83
1.05%
Coinbase
DOW
45577.47
-0.96%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9918.33
-1.44%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
22380.19
-2.01%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6506.48
-1.51%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
53372.53
-3.38%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
26.78
6.74%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
98.09
2.66%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4492
-2.47%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46110
-0.50%
Yahoo Finance
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
Financial markets are experiencing significant stress, with major global indices declining: the Nikkei down 3.38 percent, DAX down 2.01 percent, S&P 500 down 1.51 percent, and DOW down 0.96 percent. The Volatility Index has increased 6.74 percent to 26.78, indicating elevated market uncertainty. Most alarming are U.S. gasoline price surges, particularly in the Rocky Mountain region (up 11.63 percent to $3.637 per gallon) and Gulf Coast (up 9.75 percent to $3.412 per gallon), with widespread increases across all regions. Crude oil is up 2.66 percent, while gold declined 2.47 percent, reflecting shifting market dynamics.

Data

The latest global data
Australia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
Ireland
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Venezuela
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
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
Lesotho
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Turkey
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
DEFCON Warning System
North Macedonia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
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
International travel advisories indicate Venezuela remains at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status, reflecting ongoing safety concerns in that region. Australia and Ireland are both at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), indicating routine safety conditions. No active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation threats are currently present, allowing normal operations for communications and power infrastructure.

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The United States is actively engaged in a four-week military conflict with Iran with significant escalation potential and regional implications affecting global energy markets and international stability.

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