extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple dangerous regional conflicts are actively occurring globally—including sustained warfare in Ukraine and expanded strikes in Lebanon—coupled with critical US-China tensions and Middle Eastern instability that could escalate significantly within days or weeks. Within the US, active severe weather systems pose immediate localized threats across multiple regions, while international volcanic activity and seismic events require continued monitoring.
LAST UPDATED 05-13-2026 @ 07:33PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
08:33PMLos Angeles
05:33PMLondon
01:33AMMoscow
03:33AMBeijing
08:33AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 2 min ago Big Timber, MT (Sweet Grass County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Jordan, MT (Garfield County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 12 min ago Lewistown, MT (Fergus County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 13 min ago Temple, PA (Berks County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 16 min ago Red Lodge, MT (Carbon County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Big Timber, MT
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 57 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
warn Special Marine Warning
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 57 min
warn Special Marine Warning
Hybla Valley, VA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 1 hr
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Jordan, MT
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 57 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.7 - 41 km ENE of Turmi, Ethiopia
Turmi, South Ethiopia Regional State Effective 19 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2646
-2.40%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
79200
-1.60%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11281
2.44%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2255.38
-0.84%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
91.03
-3.44%
Coinbase
DOW
49693.2
-0.14%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10325.35
0.58%
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DAX
24136.81
0.76%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7444.25
0.58%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
63272.11
0.84%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.87
-0.67%
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Crude Oil
101.03
0.01%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4703
-0.08%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49892
0.20%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.5
1.08%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.336
2.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.478
2.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.534
2.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.176
1.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.405
0.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.953
1.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.372
0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.613
0.54%
US EIA
U.S. gasoline prices demonstrate upward pressure across all regions, with the highest increases in the Central Atlantic region (+2.58%) and New England (+2.28%), currently trading at $4.534 and $4.478 per gallon respectively, while West Coast prices reach $5.613 per gallon. Cryptocurrency markets experienced mixed volatility with notable declines in Solana (-3.35%), Cardano (-2.43%), and Bitcoin (-1.34%), though Dogecoin gained 2.92%. Equities indices remain relatively stable, with the S&P 500 and international markets (DAX, Nikkei, FTSE 100) posting modest gains between 0.58% and 0.84%, while crude oil declined slightly (-0.22%) to $100.80 per barrel.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Cuba
Level 2
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Cameroon
Level 2
Nicaragua
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Latvia
Level 1
Paraguay
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Rwanda
Level 2
Burma
Level 4
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
International travel risk assessments show limited but notable security concerns. Afghanistan maintains Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status due to ongoing conflict and security deterioration. Nicaragua warrants Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) assessment. Five nations have been designated Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution): Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Rwanda, reflecting regional instability or crime concerns. The majority of monitored nations maintain Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) status, indicating baseline security conditions. No active geomagnetic storms, solar radiation events, or radio blackout warnings are currently in effect.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia unleashes deadly daylight drone blitz across Ukraine
France24 ---
!!! Russia unleashes massive drone barrage on Ukraine killing six
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israel strikes Lebanon as 380 reported killed since April 17 ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Trump-Xi summit live: US, China leaders to hold talks on trade, tech, Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Trump-Xi summit live: US, China leaders to hold talks on trade, tech, Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Funeral held for two Lebanese paramedics killed in Israeli attack
Al Jazeera ---
Russia unleashes massive drone barrage on Ukraine killing six
Al Jazeera ---
Hungary summons Russian ambassador after drone strikes across Western Ukraine
WION News ---
Ghana to bring home 300 after anti-migrant incidents in S.Africa
France24 ---
Russia unleashes deadly daylight drone blitz across Ukraine
France24 ---
Trump arrives in China for historic trip
France24 ---
Russian and Indian foreign ministers hold talks in New Delhi
Russia Today ---
Israel strikes Lebanon as 380 reported killed since April 17 ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
Active conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, alongside escalating US-China tensions and Hormuz shipping disruptions, underscore elevated global security risks.
