There are no serious national events at this time.
The global situation faces multiple near-term threats including escalating US-Iran military tensions, active Midwest flooding, forecasted Hawaiian volcanic eruption within five days, and ongoing regional conflicts, all unfolding within a days-to-weeks timeframe.
LAST UPDATED 04-21-2026 @ 12:04midnight (CDT)
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The most severe events and alerts
warn Flood Warning
Effective 18 min agoIshpeming, MI (Marquette County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 20 min agoQuinnesec, MI (Dickinson County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 21 min agoIshpeming, MI (Marquette County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 22 min agoL'Anse, MI (Baraga County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 23 min agoGladstone, MI (Delta County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 26 min agoIron River, MI (Iron County) US
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 5 min
advi Flood Advisory
Ishpeming, MI
Effective 8 min agoExpires in 15 hr
watc Fire Weather Watch
Hereford, TX
Effective 9 min agoExpires in 8 hr
watc Fire Weather Watch
Boise City, OK
Effective 9 min agoExpires in 8 hr
warn Flood Warning
Iron River, MI
Effective 11 min agoExpires in 15 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok M 2.6 - 140 km ESE of Chignik, Alaska
140 km ESE of Chignik, AlaskaEffective 17 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2472
-0.32%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
75675.14
-0.25%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09516
-0.09%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2306.92
-0.34%
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Solana (SOL)
85.11
-0.23%
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DOW
49442.56
-0.01%
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FTSE 100
10609.08
-0.55%
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DAX
24417.8
-1.15%
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S&P 500
7109.14
-0.24%
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Nikkei
59593.24
1.31%
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Volatility Index
18.87
7.95%
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Crude Oil
86.53
-1.02%
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Gold
4813
-0.33%
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DOW Futures
49708
0.14%
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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 are experiencing increased volatility with the Volatility Index surging 7.95 percent to 18.87, indicating heightened market uncertainty and risk appetite. European equity markets face notable downward pressure with the DAX declining 1.15 percent and the FTSE 100 falling 0.55 percent, while major U.S. indices show more modest declines with the S&P 500 down 0.24 percent and DOW down 0.01 percent. Cryptocurrency markets remain under mild pressure with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, and Dogecoin each posting minor declines between 0.4-0.5 percent. Crude oil prices declined 0.84 percent, though U.S. gasoline prices show regional variation with Midwest prices jumping 3.05 percent while the Gulf Coast and Lower Atlantic regions show declines.
International travel advisories show elevated caution in select regions, with Nicaragua designated at Level 3 requiring travel reconsideration due to security and infrastructure concerns. Cuba and Togo are designated Level 2 with increased caution recommended for travelers. The majority of monitored countries maintain Level 1 status indicating normal precautions are sufficient. Near-Earth space weather conditions remain stable with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or elevated solar radiation detected.
US-Iran military tensions are at critical levels with both sides declaring readiness for conflict while diplomatic talks stall, amid simultaneous escalations in the Middle East and European geopolitical shifts.