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There are no serious national events at this time.

The current global situation presents a multi-faceted landscape of moderate complexity and potential risk. Weather-related challenges are widespread across the United States, with multiple regions experiencing winter storm conditions. Seismic activities are occurring globally but remain low-magnitude with minimal human impact. Market conditions show slight volatility with downward trends in major indices. Geopolitical tensions are elevated, particularly concerning ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, potential US military actions in Syria, and escalating regional tensions in Southeast Asia, China, and Iran. While no immediate catastrophic events are imminent, the interconnected global pressures suggest a need for continuous monitoring and preparedness.

LAST UPDATED 12-14-2025 @ 11:30AM (CST)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

12:30PM

Los Angeles

09:30AM

London

05:30PM

Moscow

08:30PM

Beijing

01:30AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

ok Earthquake - Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.7M, Depth:16km) in Japan 12/12/2025 02:44 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Effective 3 days ago Erimo, Hokkaido (Horoizumi-gun) JP

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 130 km NE of Kuji, Japan

Effective 3 days ago Erimo, Hokkaido (Horoizumi-gun) JP - 130 km NE of Kuji, Japan

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 114 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan

Effective 3 days ago Hitokawame, Aomori (Kamikita-gun) JP - 114 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan

ok Earthquake - Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.7M, Depth:5km) in Off East Coast Of Honshu, Japan 08/12/2025 21:52 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

Effective 6 days ago Erimo, Hokkaido (Horoizumi-gun) JP

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 127 km S of Honchō, Japan

Effective 6 days ago Erimo, Hokkaido (Horoizumi-gun) JP - 127 km S of Honchō, Japan

watc Earthquake - M 6.7 - 88 km N of Yakutat, Alaska

Effective 8 days ago Haines, AK (Haines Borough) US - 88 km N of Yakutat, Alaska

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Small Craft Advisory

Port Arthur, TX
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Winter Weather Advisory

Bellaire, MI
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 3 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Patterson, LA
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 8 hr

warn Gale Warning

Port Arthur, TX
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Winter Weather Advisory

Beulah, MI
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 60 min

Events

The most recent events

ok M 2.9 - 45 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska

Cohoe, AK Effective 41 min ago

ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Drake Passage 14/12/2025 15:54 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

--- Effective 1 hr ago

ok Green forest fire notification in Sudan

Raja, Western Bahr al Ghazal Effective 1 hr ago

ok Green forest fire notification in Sudan

Tonj, Warrap Effective 1 hr ago

ok Green forest fire notification in India

Fingeshwar, Chhattisgarh Effective 1 hr ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
DOW
48458.05
-0.51%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9649.03
-0.56%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24186.49
-0.45%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6827.41
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
50836.55
1.37%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.74
5.99%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
57.44
-0.28%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4328.3
0.35%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
48474
-0.56%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.3998
-2.68%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
89014.02
-1.38%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1355
-2.57%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3093.56
-0.69%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
130.94
-1.67%
Coinbase
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.94
-1.51%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.892
-1.33%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.944
-0.91%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.035
-1.65%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.789
-1.24%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.72
-0.73%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.493
-2.27%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.644
-4.99%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
3.956
-1.86%
US EIA
Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
-4.59%
Coinbase
Global markets are experiencing a downturn, with major indices like DOW, S&P 500, FTSE 100, and DAX showing negative trends. Cryptocurrencies are also down, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano experiencing declines. Gold is up slightly, and the Nikkei index shows a positive trend with a 1.37% increase.

Data

The latest global data
Serbia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Peru
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Ethiopia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Burundi
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Moldova
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Niger
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Tajikistan
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Paraguay
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mauritius
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Uzbekistan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bhutan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Jamaica
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Portugal
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Tuvalu
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mainland China, Hong Kong&Macau
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lesotho
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Anguilla
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Greece
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sweden
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Algeria
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Liberia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
DEFCON Warning System
Spain
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Guinea
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Syria
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Japan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Seychelles
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Senegal
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Uganda
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Italy
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Iran
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Madagascar
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Venezuela
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Brunei
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Fiji
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Dominican Republic
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Taiwan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Canada
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Egypt
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Laos
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
North Korea
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Africa
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Central African Republic
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Botswana
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Comoros
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Kiribati
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Niger
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Tanzania
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mali
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
NWS
Antarctica
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Ecuador
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sri Lanka
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Romania
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bulgaria
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Croatia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lebanon
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Russia
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United Kingdom
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Equatorial Guinea
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Maldives
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Korea
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Barbados
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Travel advisories are in effect for multiple countries, with Niger at the highest alert level (Level 4: Do Not Travel), while Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea are at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Several countries, including Serbia, Peru, Moldova, and Jamaica, are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution).

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Global tensions are escalating across multiple theaters, with significant security challenges emerging. US troops have been targeted in Syria, prompting potential retaliatory actions. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine continue to intensify, with Russia conducting extensive missile and drone attacks. Maritime security is threatened by Houthi missile activities in the Red Sea, while geopolitical tensions remain high between major powers. The risk of broader regional conflicts and potential direct confrontations appears to be increasing, requiring close monitoring and strategic preparedness.

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