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There are no serious national events at this time.

The US confronts an active military conflict with Iran causing economic disruptions and supply chain impacts, while severe domestic weather systems threaten multiple US regions and global seismic activity remains elevated. Diplomatic channels remain open but the situation carries significant near-term escalation risk alongside immediate natural disaster threats requiring enhanced civilian preparedness.

LAST UPDATED 04-18-2026 @ 08:01AM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

09:01AM

Los Angeles

06:01AM

London

02:01PM

Moscow

04:01PM

Beijing

09:01PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

ok Crude Oil is down -9.410993%, currently at 82.59

Effective 8 min ago ---

warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Effective 18 min ago Comanche, TX (Comanche County) US

warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Effective 21 min ago Coleman, TX (Coleman County) US

warn Flood Warning

Effective 25 min ago Ishpeming, MI (Marquette County) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 35 min ago Kiska to Attu Pacific Side

warn Storm Warning

Effective 35 min ago Anchor Point, AK (Kenai Peninsula Borough) US

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 8 min

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 12 min ago Expires in 2 min

watc Freeze Watch

Muleshoe, TX
Effective 12 min ago Expires in 7 hr

advi Special Weather Statement

Mertzon, TX
Effective 17 min ago Expires in 29 min

warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Comanche, TX
Effective 18 min ago Expires in 29 min

Events

The most recent events

ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in South Of Kermadec Islands 18/04/2026 12:16 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

--- Effective 25 min ago

watc M 3.2 - 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada

Silver Springs, NV Effective 42 min ago

watc M 5.2 - south of the Kermadec Islands

south of the Kermadec Islands Effective 45 min ago

watc M 4.8 - Kermadec Islands region

Kermadec Islands region Effective 45 min ago

watc M 4.6 - 26 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines

Karligan, Calabarzon Effective 60 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2516
-2.78%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
76275.13
-1.07%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09609
-3.39%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2358.5
-2.53%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
86.98
-2.05%
Coinbase
DOW
49447.43
1.79%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10667.63
0.73%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24702.24
2.27%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7126.06
1.20%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
58475.9
-1.75%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.48
-2.56%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
82.59
-9.41%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4879.6
1.48%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49641
1.79%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.123
0.07%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.954
-1.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.965
0.51%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.093
0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.864
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.886
3.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.741
-1.21%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.895
0.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.377
-0.35%
US EIA
Financial markets show mixed performance with notable divergence between asset classes. Major U.S. equity indices demonstrated positive momentum, with the DOW gaining 1.79 percent, S&P 500 up 1.20 percent, and the DAX advancing 2.27 percent, while the FTSE 100 gained 0.73 percent. Cryptocurrency markets faced headwinds with Dogecoin declining 2.97 percent, Cardano down 2.43 percent, Ethereum down 2.43 percent, and Solana down 2.18 percent. Crude oil prices experienced a significant decline of 9.41 percent to 82.59 per barrel, while gold appreciated 1.48 percent. Gasoline prices demonstrated regional volatility, with the Midwest region showing a notable increase of 3.05 percent, while the Lower Atlantic declined 2.45 percent. The Nikkei index fell 1.75 percent, indicating weakness in Asian equity markets.

Data

The latest global data
Togo
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Singapore
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Cuba
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Australia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Georgia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nicaragua
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Latvia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
Haiti
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Hungary
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mauritius
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Barbados
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bermuda
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Oman
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Oman
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Luxembourg
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nigeria
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Costa Rica
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Ethiopia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Estonia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nepal
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Colombia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
DEFCON Warning System
Gabon
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Gabon
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Malaysia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Slovakia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Ireland
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Ireland
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
International travel advisories indicate significant concerns in specific regions requiring immediate attention. Haiti remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status, representing the most severe travel warning issued. Nicaragua is designated at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating heightened security and safety concerns. Togo and Cuba are both at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), suggesting increased vigilance is warranted for travel to these nations. A moderate geomagnetic storm is currently active, though this presents minimal risk to civilian populations. Radiation and radio blackout events are not currently occurring.

Headlines

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An active US-Iran conflict on day 50 is creating global economic disruption through repeated Strait of Hormuz closures while diplomatic negotiations remain fragile.

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