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There are no serious national events at this time.

An active military conflict between major powers in the Persian Gulf has displaced over 850,000 civilians and is severely disrupting global energy supplies, while the US faces concurrent severe weather threats and significant seismic activity in the Pacific region.

LAST UPDATED 03-15-2026 @ 05:02PM (CDT)

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Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Tornado Warning

Effective 6 min ago Van Buren, MO (Carter County) US

warn Tornado Warning

Effective 10 min ago Morrilton, AR (Conway County) US

warn Tornado Warning

Effective 11 min ago Alton, MO (Oregon County) US

warn Tornado Warning

Effective 12 min ago White Oak, TX (Gregg County) US

warn Tornado Warning

Effective 14 min ago Oviedo, FL (Seminole County) US

warn Tornado Warning

Effective 16 min ago Frontenac, MO (Saint Louis County) US

Alerts

The most recent alerts

warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Hope, AR
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 12 min

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min

warn Tornado Warning

Van Buren, MO
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 42 min

watc Tornado Watch

Greenville, IL
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 hr

advi Special Weather Statement

Tavares, FL
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 27 min

Events

The most recent events

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2642
0.15%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
71718
0.68%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09518
-0.93%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2127.18
1.45%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
88.81
0.84%
Coinbase
DOW
46558.47
-0.26%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10261.15
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23447.29
-0.60%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6632.19
-0.61%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
53819.61
-1.16%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
27.19
-0.37%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
98.71
---%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5061.7
---%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46592
---%
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 surged dramatically across all regions, with increases ranging from 12.7% on the West Coast to 18.1% in the Rocky Mountain region, representing an extreme market movement. Major equity indices are experiencing declines, with the S&P 500 down 0.606%, the Nikkei down 1.163%, and the DAX down 0.603%. Crude oil prices have risen 3.11% to $98.71 per barrel. Cryptocurrency markets are mixed with Bitcoin gaining 0.50% while Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin show declines. Gold prices have decreased 1.25%.

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
Four countries maintain Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' advisories: Oman, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and Guatemala, indicating significant security or safety concerns requiring heightened awareness for travelers. Belize is positioned at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution,' suggesting developing concerns in that region. Finland and The Gambia remain at baseline Level 1 status. Space weather conditions remain optimal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently occurring.

Headlines

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Active warfare in the Middle East and Eastern Europe is creating a complex global security crisis with immediate humanitarian consequences and potential for further escalation.

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