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There are no serious national events at this time.

Active military escalation in the Iran-led regional conflict is disrupting critical global shipping infrastructure (Strait of Hormuz) and energy supplies, creating economic shocks for allied nations, while the US faces concurrent severe weather threats in the eastern seaboard. Dangerous events are actively occurring across multiple domains with potential for rapid escalation within days to weeks.

LAST UPDATED 03-17-2026 @ 02:34AM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

03:34AM

Los Angeles

12:34AM

London

07:34AM

Moscow

10:34AM

Beijing

03:34PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Storm Warning

Effective 17 min ago Jonesport, ME (Washington County) US

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Marine Weather Statement

Plantation, FL
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 25 min

advi Rip Current Statement

Caban, Aguadilla
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Heat Advisory

Thermal, CA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 15 hr

advi Heat Advisory

San Diego Country Estates, CA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 15 hr

advi Heat Advisory

San Diego Country Estates, CA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 15 hr

Events

The most recent events

watc M 4.5 - 37 km SW of Mohr, Iran

Bandar-e ‘Asalūyah, Bushehr Effective 35 min ago

watc M 4.4 - 35 km E of Wāngjing, India

Kamjong, Manipur Effective 56 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2845
-2.03%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
74179.34
-0.94%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10012
-2.85%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2318.56
-1.46%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
94.08
-2.20%
Coinbase
DOW
46946.41
0.83%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10317.69
0.55%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23564.01
0.50%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6699.38
1.01%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
53598.02
-0.28%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.51
-13.53%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
97.4
4.17%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5011.7
0.19%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47045
-0.52%
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
U.S. gasoline prices have experienced extreme volatility, surging 12 to 18 percent across all regions nationally, with Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountain regions showing the highest increases at 17.6 and 18.1 percent respectively. Crude oil prices have risen 4.17 percent to 97.40 per barrel, contributing to fuel price escalation. Major equity markets show resilience with the S&P 500 up 1.01 percent and the Dow Jones up 0.83 percent, while cryptocurrency markets display weakness with Bitcoin down 0.94 percent, Ethereum down 1.46 percent, and Solana down 2.20 percent. Market volatility has decreased with the VIX down 13.5 percent to 23.51, suggesting reduced short-term fear despite economic pressures from energy prices.

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
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
Cote d Ivoire
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Space weather conditions remain normal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently affecting Earth. All monitored solar and magnetospheric parameters are within safe operational ranges, indicating no immediate threats to communications, power infrastructure, or satellite operations from space weather sources.

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Multiple simultaneous regional conflicts and crises are actively unfolding with significant impacts on US interests and global stability.

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