warn Tornado Warning
Effective 7 min ago Port Edwards, WI (Wood County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple geopolitical tensions and critical supply chain vulnerabilities present medium-term risks to US interests, particularly in energy security and global commerce, while domestic conditions remain stable with only localized weather impacts. The Middle East escalation and Europe's jet fuel shortage represent emerging threats that could develop significantly within the 3-6 month timeframe. Current indicators do not suggest imminent catastrophic events or direct threats to US civilian populations.
LAST UPDATED 04-17-2026 @ 05:31PM (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswarn Tornado Warning
Effective 8 min ago Edina, MO (Knox County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 9 min ago Harrisonville, MO (Cass County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 11 min ago Greenwood, WI (Clark County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 12 min ago Peosta, IA (Dubuque County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 13 min ago Peosta, IA (Dubuque County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Tornado Warning
Port Edwards, WI
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 43 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Crandon, WI
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 28 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Howard, KS
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 43 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Greenwood, WI
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 43 min
warn Tornado Warning
Edina, MO
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 13 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 3.7 - 26 km WSW of Pelican, Alaska
Sitka, AK Effective 27 min ago
watc M 5.1 - 99 km NE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
Finschhafen, Morobe Province Effective 45 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataU.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
Cardano (ADA)
0.2605
0.46%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
77447.24
3.04%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10029
1.05%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2429.43
3.44%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
89.11
0.02%
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
84
-7.86%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4849.4
0.85%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49663
1.84%
Yahoo Finance
Financial markets demonstrate mixed but generally positive performance with notable regional variations. Cryptocurrency markets show strength with Bitcoin up 3.04% at $77,447 and Ethereum up 3.44% at $2,429. Major U.S. stock indices gained ground with the DOW up 1.79%, S&P 500 up 1.20%, and DAX up 2.27%, while the Japanese Nikkei declined 1.75%. Crude oil prices fell sharply by 7.86% to $84.00 per barrel reflecting reduced energy demand. U.S. Gasoline prices show regional variation with significant increases in the Midwest at 3.05% while most other regions remain stable or decline.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Cuba
Level 2
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Nicaragua
Level 3
Latvia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Oman
Level 3
Luxembourg
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 3
Costa Rica
Level 2
Ethiopia
Level 3
Estonia
Level 1
Nepal
Level 2
Colombia
Level 3
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
Gabon
Level 2
Gabon
Level 2
Malaysia
Level 1
Slovakia
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Venezuela
Level 3
International travel advisories reflect critical risks in specific regions. Haiti remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to severe civil unrest and security concerns, representing the highest alert status. Nicaragua is at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) due to ongoing security instability, while Cuba and Togo are both at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Space weather conditions remain normal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently impacting Earth. The majority of monitored countries maintain Level 1 status indicating normal travel precautions are sufficient.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! US to target Iran-linked ships worldwide – top general
Russia Today ---
!!! 1.2 million people uprooted by war
France24 ---
!!! War on Iran could trigger global famine – charity founder
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Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels
South China Morning Post ---
Israeli attacks killed over 38,000 women, girls in Gaza since October 2023, UN says
South China Morning Post ---
Pakistan oil tanker becomes first to exit through Hormuz since US blockade began
South China Morning Post ---
1.2 million people uprooted by war
France24 ---
Iran war energy shock drives nuclear power plans in hard-hit Asia and Africa
Associated Press ---
US to target Iran-linked ships worldwide – top general
Russia Today ---
Ukraine attacks oil tanker – Russia
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War on Iran could trigger global famine – charity founder
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War on Iran leaves $58 billion repair bill across region – report
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Macron and Starmer host allies for summit on Hormuz maritime security
Al Jazeera ---
Multiple escalating military and geopolitical crises are simultaneously threatening critical global energy supplies, food security, and regional stability across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
