extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, including direct US-Iran military exchanges and Israeli operations with nuclear facility strikes reported, combined with sharp increases in energy prices and domestic severe weather, create a fluid situation with imminent escalation risks warranting enhanced preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 05-09-2026 @ 10:33AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
11:33AMLos Angeles
08:33AMLondon
04:33PMMoscow
06:33PMBeijing
11:33PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Green Valley Farms, TX (Cameron County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 16 min ago Green Valley Farms, TX (Cameron County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 31 min ago Green Valley Farms, TX (Cameron County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 3 min ago Washington, IN (Daviess County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 3 min ago Washington, IN (Daviess County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Flood Warning
Washington, IN
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 15 hr
warn Flood Warning
Washington, IN
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 15 hr
warn Flood Warning
Robinson, IL
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 15 hr
warn Flood Warning
Robinson, IL
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 15 hr
warn Flood Warning
Princeton, IN
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 15 hr
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.3 - 15 km SW of Smoky Lake, Canada
Smoky Lake, Alberta Effective 28 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Wadeye, Northern Territory Effective 33 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Cossack, Northern Territory Effective 33 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2711
-0.88%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80325.1
0.17%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10846
-0.98%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2307.82
0.03%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
92.87
0.92%
Coinbase
DOW
49609.16
0.02%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10233.07
-0.43%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24338.63
-1.32%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7398.93
0.84%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
62713.65
-0.19%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.19
0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
95.42
0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4730.7
0.42%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49691
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.452
7.98%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.251
7.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.378
7.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.42
7.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.113
7.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.399
13.26%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.902
6.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.359
8.54%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.583
3.16%
US EIA
Energy markets are experiencing significant volatility, with U.S. gasoline prices showing extraordinary increases across all regions. Midwest gasoline prices have surged 13.26% to $4.399 per gallon (extreme alert), while East Coast, New England, Central Atlantic, Lower Atlantic, Rocky Mountain, and Gulf Coast regions have experienced increases of 6-8%. West Coast gasoline prices have risen 3.16% to $5.583 per gallon. Crude oil prices are up 0.64% at $95.42 per barrel. Equity markets show mixed performance with the S&P 500 up 0.84% and the DOW up 0.02%, while European markets declined with the DAX down 1.32% and FTSE 100 down 0.43%. Cryptocurrency markets remain relatively stable with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana showing modest gains.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Cuba
Level 2
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Cameroon
Level 2
Nicaragua
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Latvia
Level 1
Paraguay
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Rwanda
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Peru
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
International travel advisories indicate heightened global instability in specific regions. Afghanistan and Lebanon both maintain Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status due to extreme security concerns. Nicaragua is at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), representing a significant step above normal precautions. Five additional countries—Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Rwanda—are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), reflecting developing security or health concerns. The majority of monitored nations remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), and space weather conditions remain normal with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently detected.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Live: Israel launches strikes on south Lebanon after warning residents to evacuate
France24 ---
!!! Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Moscow urges foreign missions to evacuate diplomats, citizens from Kiev
Russia Today ---
!!! US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks as Trump team presses for Hezbollah disarmament
South China Morning Post ---
!!! New suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain and remote Tristan da Cunha
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iran has capabilities to sustain US naval blockade in Hormuz for months: Report
WION News ---
!!! US military kills two people in new eastern Pacific Ocean attack
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Russia is fighting an 'aggressive' NATO-backed force, Putin says in Victory Day speech
France24 ---
Israeli settlers set fire to homes and cars in violent West Bank raids
Al Jazeera ---
Iran has capabilities to sustain US naval blockade in Hormuz for months: Report
WION News ---
Jordan sees collapse in tourism since Iran war
France24 ---
US awaits Iran's response to latest proposal amid technical ceasefire
France24 ---
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands to evacuate passengers
France24 ---
Live: Israel launches strikes on south Lebanon after warning residents to evacuate
France24 ---
Russia is fighting an 'aggressive' NATO-backed force, Putin says in Victory Day speech
France24 ---
South Africa rejects xenophobia label amid anti-immigrant protests
Russia Today ---
India conducts maiden flight of glide weapon system
Russia Today ---
South Korea draws Gulf oil storage interest as Hormuz stays closed
South China Morning Post ---
New suspected hantavirus cases found in Spain and remote Tristan da Cunha
South China Morning Post ---
Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
South China Morning Post ---
US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks as Trump team presses for Hezbollah disarmament
South China Morning Post ---
Spain to repatriate guests as hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canaries
South China Morning Post ---
Moscow urges foreign missions to evacuate diplomats, citizens from Kiev
Russia Today ---
US military kills two people in new eastern Pacific Ocean attack
Al Jazeera ---
Russia holds downsized Victory Day parade
Al Jazeera ---
Multiple active conflicts, a fragile ceasefire announcement, escalating Middle East tensions, and an emerging international health crisis are creating significant near-term geopolitical risks.
