warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Vinita, OK (Craig County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military conflicts with major power involvement and significant escalation risks are occurring globally, particularly in Ukraine and the Middle East, while financial markets reflect underlying geopolitical uncertainty. Domestic natural hazards remain localized with no immediate catastrophic threats. The convergence of regional conflicts with global trade implications and heightened great power tensions creates a complex threat environment requiring sustained monitoring.
LAST UPDATED 04-28-2026 @ 01:30PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
02:30PMLos Angeles
11:30AMLondon
07:30PMMoscow
09:30PMBeijing
02:30AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Marion, MS (Lauderdale County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Houston, MO (Texas County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Mountain Home, AR (Baxter County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Philadelphia, MS (Neshoba County) US
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Effective 13 min ago Arkadelphia, AR (Clark County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Flood Advisory
Springfield, MO
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 6 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Morrilton, AR
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 44 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Vinita, OK
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 29 min
watc Gale Watch
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Effective 7 min ago Expires in 13 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Tremont, ME
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 13 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Tonga Islands Region 28/04/2026 16:18 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
Ha'atu'a, EU Effective 12 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:43.834km) in Papua New Guinea 28/04/2026 16:32 UTC, 740 thousand in 100km.
Kainantu, Eastern Highlands Province Effective 29 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.246
-0.85%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
76151.81
-1.57%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09933
0.39%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2290.15
-0.58%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
83.63
-1.38%
Coinbase
DOW
49179.75
0.02%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10332.79
0.11%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24018.26
-0.27%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7131.03
-0.60%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
59917.46
-1.02%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.31
1.61%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
100.03
3.80%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4615
-1.68%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49366
0.05%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.044
-1.92%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.888
-1.67%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.918
-1.19%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.025
-1.66%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.794
-1.81%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.789
-2.50%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.617
-3.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.936
1.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.32
-1.06%
US EIA
Financial markets display mixed performance with elevated volatility indicators. Crude oil prices have increased significantly by 3.40% to $99.65 per barrel. Cryptocurrency markets are declining with Bitcoin down 1.82%, Ethereum down 1.09%, and Solana down 1.63%. Major stock indices show weakness with the S&P 500 down 0.73%, Nikkei down 1.02%, and DAX down 0.27%, while the Volatility Index has risen 3.33% to 18.62, indicating increased market uncertainty. U.S. gasoline prices remain relatively stable with most regions showing modest declines.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Cuba
Level 2
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Cameroon
Level 2
Nicaragua
Level 3
Latvia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Luxembourg
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 3
Costa Rica
Level 2
Ethiopia
Level 3
Estonia
Level 1
Nepal
Level 2
Colombia
Level 3
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
Gabon
Level 2
Gabon
Level 2
International travel advisories indicate localized regional concerns with Nicaragua and Azerbaijan maintaining Level 3 status (Reconsider Travel), while Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Bolivia, and Turkey are at Level 2 status (Exercise Increased Caution). Most major regions including Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and Georgia remain at Level 1 status with normal precautions recommended. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation threats, indicating stable conditions in the near-Earth space environment.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukraine shot down 33,000 Russian drones in 1 month: defence minister
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Ukrainian drone attack on Russian oil refinery causes major fire, officials say
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire under strain as both sides trade fire
France24 ---
!!! Without diplomacy, deterrence in Asia is a path to escalation
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of war crimes over new strikes
Russia Today ---
!!! Mali PM urges 'not to panic' after coordinated attack by jihadists, separatists
France24 ---
!!! Iran war LIVE: Gulf leaders hold first summit in Saudi since start of conflict
WION News ---
!!! China orders maritime security research as Strait of Hormuz crisis exposes trade risks
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine shot down 33,000 Russian drones in 1 month: defence minister
South China Morning Post ---
China orders maritime security research as Strait of Hormuz crisis exposes trade risks
South China Morning Post ---
Ukrainian drone attack on Russian oil refinery causes major fire, officials say
South China Morning Post ---
Austria Islamic State man admits plot on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
South China Morning Post ---
Without diplomacy, deterrence in Asia is a path to escalation
South China Morning Post ---
Senior Lebanese minister backs Hezbollah disarmament, but warns it will take time
South China Morning Post ---
Mali capital 'not under threat, but long term prospects do not look good', analyst says
France24 ---
Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire under strain as both sides trade fire
France24 ---
Dozens of Gaza children arrive in Jordan for medical care
France24 ---
Mali PM urges 'not to panic' after coordinated attack by jihadists, separatists
France24 ---
King Charles in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war
France24 ---
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of war crimes over new strikes
Russia Today ---
Beijing blacklists EU firms over Taiwan weapons links
Russia Today ---
Is a US-Iran deal still possible?
Al Jazeera ---
UAE leaves OPEC in blow to oil cartel amid war on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Gulf leaders meet in Saudi Arabia for first time since start of war on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Is Egypt threatening Israel through its military exercises on the border?
Al Jazeera ---
What is the Azawad Liberation Front, part of the Mali attacks?
Al Jazeera ---
UAE announces exit from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1
WION News ---
Iran war LIVE: Gulf leaders hold first summit in Saudi since start of conflict
WION News ---
Croatia, Bosnia sign pipeline deal to reduce dependency on Russia
Associated Press ---
Multiple active conflicts and escalating regional tensions are creating compound risks to global stability and US security interests.
