extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military escalation in the Persian Gulf with threats to global energy infrastructure, India's nuclear mobilization, and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East create a deteriorating security environment. Domestically, severe weather emergencies require immediate civil defense response. Multiple dangerous events are actively occurring with potential for near-term regional and economic escalation.
LAST UPDATED 07-16-2026 @ 11:04AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
12:04PMLos Angeles
09:04AMLondon
05:04PMMoscow
07:04PMBeijing
12:04AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Flood Warning
Effective 5 min ago Markham, TX (Matagorda County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 21 min ago Wapello, IA (Louisa County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 25 min ago Mason, TX (Mason County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 26 min ago Mount Sterling, IL (Brown County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 26 min ago Virginia, IL (Cass County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Flood Warning
Markham, TX
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 18 hr
advi Air Quality Alert
Allegan, MI
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 24 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 49 s
advi Air Quality Alert
Auburn, MI
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 1 day
warn Flash Flood Warning
Gail, TX
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 3 hr
Events
The most recent eventsunde M 3.0 - 63 km WNW of Tanana, Alaska
Healy, AK Effective 5 min ago
watc M 3.1 - 16 km WNW of Progreso, B.C., MX
Progreso, Baja California Effective 28 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1638
-0.73%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64717.3
0.00%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07364
-0.50%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1881.49
-1.84%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
76.66
-0.75%
Coinbase
DOW
52766.45
0.20%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10572.24
0.54%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24915.49
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7564.15
-0.11%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66835.54
-2.79%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.88
1.34%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
78.77
-1.04%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4015.2
-0.90%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
53029
0.24%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.855
2.07%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.765
1.76%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.851
1.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.925
1.32%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.642
2.25%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.662
3.71%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.423
2.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.823
4.43%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.832
0.02%
US EIA
Financial markets show mixed performance with concerning volatility indicators. The Nikkei index experienced significant decline at -2.79%, while cryptocurrency markets showed weakness with Ethereum down -1.84%, Cardano down -0.73%, and Solana down -0.75%. Equities are mixed with the DOW and FTSE 100 posting modest gains, while the S&P 500 and DAX declined slightly and the Volatility Index increased 1.34%. Commodity and energy markets show notable upward pressure, with U.S. gasoline prices surging across all regions (ranging from +0.02% to +4.43%), crude oil down -1.04%, and gold down -0.90%.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Eswatini
Level 2
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Spain
Level 2
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
Argentina
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Malta
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
French Guiana
Level 1
Malaysia
Level 1
Federated States of Micronesia
Level 1
Montserrat
Level 1
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Level 1
Thailand
Level 1
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Level 1
Samoa
Level 1
Ghana
Level 2
Indonesia
Level 2
Turks and Caicos Islands
Level 2
Gabon
Level 1
Norway
Level 1
Pakistan
Level 1
Malawi
Level 1
Burkina Faso
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Kuwait
Level 3
Oman
Level 3
Venezuela
Level 3
Russia
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
Jamaica
Level 2
Slovakia
Level 1
Chad
Level 1
Bangladesh
Level 1
Luxembourg
Level 1
Botswana
Level 2
Botswana
Level 2
Lesotho
Level 2
Afghanistan maintains the highest travel advisory at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to extreme conditions, while Nicaragua is elevated to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Multiple countries including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Eswatini, and Togo are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) for various security and safety concerns. Stable regions including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, Latvia, and Paraguay maintain Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) status. No current geomagnetic storms, solar radiation alerts, or radio blackouts are present, indicating normal space weather conditions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Middle East war rekindles as US and Iran resume strike exchange
France24 ---
!!! Iran claims strikes on US bases, warns of wider attacks on region
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Trump tells Congress that Iran war is back on
Russia Today ---
!!! India is quietly putting its nuclear arsenal on a shorter fuse
Russia Today ---
!!! 'Thousands of people are still dying over a few meters of ground' in Ukraine
France24 ---
!!! 'Do not deploy Indian sailors': India tells shipping firms to avoid Hormuz route
WION News ---
!!! Iran war ends 23-year US military presence in Iraq
Russia Today ---
!!! Lebanon and Israel conclude round of talks on IDF withdrawal
France24 ---
!!! More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees
Associated Press ---
Both UK and Ukraine say goodbye to Keir Starmer
France24 ---
Lebanon and Israel conclude round of talks on IDF withdrawal
France24 ---
Middle East war rekindles as US and Iran resume strike exchange
France24 ---
'Thousands of people are still dying over a few meters of ground' in Ukraine
France24 ---
EU bans gold imports from major African producer
Russia Today ---
France licenses missile production in Ukraine
Russia Today ---
EU to strip draft age Ukrainians of refugee protection
Russia Today ---
Iran war ends 23-year US military presence in Iraq
Russia Today ---
Trump tells Congress that Iran war is back on
Russia Today ---
India is quietly putting its nuclear arsenal on a shorter fuse
Russia Today ---
Palestinians in Gaza search through homes destroyed by Israeli strikes
Al Jazeera ---
Iran claims strikes on US bases, warns of wider attacks on region
Al Jazeera ---
Palestinians fight fires after settler attacks in the occupied West Bank
Al Jazeera ---
More than 500 feared dead after reports of boats capsizing off Myanmar
Al Jazeera ---
'Do not deploy Indian sailors': India tells shipping firms to avoid Hormuz route
WION News ---
More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees
Associated Press ---
German wildfire spreads as unexploded bombs keep firefighters 1km away
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active military conflicts, nuclear escalation concerns, and critical maritime trade disruptions are converging across key global regions.
