warn Tornado Warning
Effective 7 min ago Woodside East, DE (Kent County) US
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 03-16-2026 @ 10:04PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
11:04PMLos Angeles
08:04PMLondon
03:04AMMoscow
06:04AMBeijing
11:04AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Tornado Warning
Effective 10 min ago Woodside East, DE (Kent County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 21 min ago Woodside East, DE (Kent County) US
ok Volatility Index is down -13.534388%, currently at 23.51
Effective 32 min ago ---
extr U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National is up 16.15257%, currently at 3.502
Effective 56 min ago ---
extr U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast is up 16.689798%, currently at 3.363
Effective 56 min ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
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Events
The most recent eventsok Green notification for tropical cyclone TWENTYSEVEN-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 5417 .
--- Effective 42 min ago
watc M 4.2 - 281 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
Tubou, Eastern Effective 52 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2897
-0.24%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
75172.01
0.38%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10262
-0.43%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2349.51
-0.15%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
95.04
-1.21%
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
53944.52
0.36%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.51
-13.53%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
96.05
2.73%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
5026.4
0.48%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47188
-0.21%
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. regular gasoline prices have experienced extreme increases nationally, rising 16.15% to $3.502 per gallon, with regional increases ranging from 12.74% (West Coast) to 18.13% (Rocky Mountain region), driven by crude oil prices rising 2.73% to $96.05 per barrel. Major equity indices demonstrate resilience, with the S&P 500 up 1.01%, DOW up 0.83%, and international markets (FTSE 100, DAX, Nikkei) gaining between 0.36% and 0.55%. The Volatility Index declined 13.53% to 23.51, indicating market stability. Cryptocurrency markets show mixed results, with Bitcoin up 0.38% while Solana, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Cardano all posted losses.
Data
The latest global dataGeomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Finland
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Saudi Arabia
Level 3
The Gambia
Level 1
Belize
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Guatemala
Level 3
Singapore
Level 1
Togo
Level 2
Kuwait
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
North Macedonia
Level 1
Angola
Level 2
United Arab Emirates
Level 3
Cyprus
Level 3
Pakistan
Level 3
Bahrain
Level 3
Jordan
Level 3
Qatar
Level 3
Iraq
Level 4
Guinea
Level 2
Malawi
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
Cote d Ivoire
Level 2
All space weather indicators remain in normal ranges with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or elevated solar radiation detected. Current conditions support normal communications and power grid operations nationwide.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Hotel in Iraqi capital Baghdad struck as attacks on US embassy intercepted
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Israeli forces in southern Lebanon as ground operation announced
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Kabul hit by explosions; Afghanistan blames Pakistan airstrikes amid tensions
WION News ---
!!! Dubai flights disrupted after drone attack near airport; missile kills 1 in Abu Dhabi
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Cuba electric grid collapses amid US oil blockade causing national blackout
Al Jazeera ---
!!! War rages on multiple fronts as Israeli attacks in Lebanon grow, Iran shipping stranglehold persists
Associated Press ---
!!! Missiles and drone attacks across the UAE as Iran presses on with air campaign in Gulf
France24 ---
Hotel in Iraqi capital Baghdad struck as attacks on US embassy intercepted
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli forces in southern Lebanon as ground operation announced
Al Jazeera ---
Civilians pulled from rubble after US-Israeli strikes on Tehran
Al Jazeera ---
Kabul hit by explosions; Afghanistan blames Pakistan airstrikes amid tensions
WION News ---
Dubai flights disrupted after drone attack near airport; missile kills 1 in Abu Dhabi
South China Morning Post ---
Cuba electric grid collapses amid US oil blockade causing national blackout
Al Jazeera ---
War rages on multiple fronts as Israeli attacks in Lebanon grow, Iran shipping stranglehold persists
Associated Press ---
Missiles and drone attacks across the UAE as Iran presses on with air campaign in Gulf
France24 ---
Iran's underground arsenal, decentralised military key to press on with strikes on Gulf states
France24 ---
Large part of intercepted Iranian missile removed near homes in northern Israel
Associated Press ---
How badly has the Iran war hit the global economy? The tell-tale signs
Al Jazeera ---
Oil eases amid signs Iran is allowing some tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz
France24 ---
China may snub Trump plea for help in Strait of Hormuz
South China Morning Post ---
China directly mediating between Pakistan and Afghanistan – Foreign Ministry
Russia Today ---
Over 100 Ukrainian drones target Moscow – mayor
Russia Today ---
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing more than 200 civilians in Kabul strike
France24 ---
'Near universal refusal' - European leaders reject Trump's demand for Strait of Hormuz mission
France24 ---
Oil shock update: Will the US-Israeli war on Iran make Russia richer?
Russia Today ---
Iran war could cost over 100,000 Brits their jobs – Telegraph
Russia Today ---
A major escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and their respective allies is creating active military threats and disrupting global commerce and energy supplies.
