There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military operations between the US-Israel coalition and Iran continue with ongoing attacks and regional destabilization affecting global energy supplies and international stability. Domestic weather hazards present near-term risks across northern regions, while economic impacts from conflict-driven energy disruptions are evident in rising fuel prices. NATO alliance cohesion has fractured amid the conflict, with China and Russia consolidating competing partnerships.
LAST UPDATED 03-18-2026 @ 08:01AM (CDT)
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The most severe events and alerts
warn Flood Warning
Effective 26 min agoNorth Bend, WA (King County) US
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Alerts
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Events
The most recent events
watc M 3.5 - 44 km NNE of Chase, Alaska
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watc M 4.6 - Mid-Indian Ridge
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watc M 4.9 - Mid-Indian Ridge
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Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2762
-4.43%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
72392.61
-2.08%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.096
-4.20%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2240.08
-3.36%
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Solana (SOL)
90.58
-4.30%
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DOW
46993.26
0.10%
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FTSE 100
10376.27
-0.26%
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DAX
23699.39
-0.13%
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S&P 500
6716.09
0.25%
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Nikkei
55239.4
2.87%
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Volatility Index
23.07
3.13%
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Crude Oil
95.52
-0.01%
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Gold
4890.1
-2.36%
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DOW Futures
47270
-0.16%
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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
Significant fuel price volatility has emerged across U.S. markets. Gasoline prices show sharp increases, with the Rocky Mountain region experiencing the largest spike of 11.63% to $3.637 per gallon (marked extreme), followed by the Gulf Coast at 9.75% ($3.412) and West Coast at 6.33% ($4.987). Most major equity indices demonstrate stability or gains, including the Nikkei (+2.87%), DAX (+0.87%), and S&P 500 (+0.25%). Cryptocurrency markets show modest declines, with Dogecoin down 1.17%, Solana down 1.08%, and other assets slightly lower. Precious metals and crude oil show minor losses.
International travel advisories indicate Australia maintains a Level 1 status, recommending normal travel precautions. Space weather conditions remain benign with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently reported. This reflects a stable space weather environment with no additional hazards from solar or magnetospheric activity affecting communications or power infrastructure.
A major military conflict between Israel and Iran is actively unfolding with escalating casualties, infrastructure strikes, and significant global economic and security implications.