warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min ago Nelson, NE (Nuckolls County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple acute crisis points threaten near-term escalation, including the Iran-Israel-US flashpoint with imminent escalation risks and critical global supply chain vulnerabilities affecting civilian aviation. Active military conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza continue concurrent with strategic realignments and nuclear posturing by major powers. Elevated domestic weather hazards require local preparedness, while seismic and volcanic activity remain at normal monitoring levels.
LAST UPDATED 04-25-2026 @ 01:30PM (CDT)World Clock
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Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Small Craft Advisory
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advi Small Craft Advisory
Bayport, NY
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advi Small Craft Advisory
Southampton, NY
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Events
The most recent eventsadvi HVO Kilauea YELLOW/ADVISORY - Epiosode 45 began yesterday at 1:34 AM and ended at 10:01 AM HST. Eruption is currently paused.
Volcano, HI Effective 32 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
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Bitcoin (BTC)
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
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Ethereum (ETH)
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Solana (SOL)
85.75
-0.55%
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DOW
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FTSE 100
10379.08
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DAX
24128.98
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S&P 500
7165.08
0.80%
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Nikkei
59716.18
0.97%
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Volatility Index
18.71
-3.11%
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Crude Oil
94.4
-1.51%
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Gold
4740.9
0.36%
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DOW Futures
49392
-0.20%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.044
-1.92%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.888
-1.67%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.918
-1.19%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.025
-1.66%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.794
-1.81%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.789
-2.50%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.617
-3.31%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.936
1.05%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.32
-1.06%
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Global equity markets show mixed performance with European indices declining moderately: the FTSE 100 down 0.74 percent, the DAX down 0.11 percent, and the DOW down 0.16 percent. The S&P 500 and Asian markets show gains with the S&P 500 up 0.80 percent and the Nikkei up 0.97 percent. Cryptocurrency markets are slightly positive across major holdings. Energy markets are declining with crude oil down 1.51 percent and gasoline prices down regionally, averaging 3-4 dollars per gallon. The Volatility Index has decreased 3.11 percent, suggesting reduced market anxiety.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Cuba
Level 2
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Nicaragua
Level 3
Latvia
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Oman
Level 1
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Mauritius
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
Malaysia
Level 1
Nicaragua maintains a Level 3 travel advisory recommending citizens reconsider travel due to ongoing security and safety concerns. Togo and Cuba are designated at Level 2 with advisories to exercise increased caution. The remaining assessed nations maintain Level 1 status, indicating normal precautions are appropriate. No active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events are currently in effect. Atmospheric and space weather conditions are normal globally.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukraine war: at least 6 die, over 30 wounded, in massive Russian attack
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Russian strikes kill several in Ukraine's Dnipro
France24 ---
!!! Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine kill five, injure 30
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US uses unusual routes to send jet fuel to Japan, Philippine bases amid Hormuz closure
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Flights resume at Tehran airport as US-Iran ceasefire holds
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Germany prepares to dispatch minesweeper ships for possible Hormuz operation
WION News ---
!!! 'Dire humanitarian crisis': Hundreds of thousands displaced in Ethiopia's Tigray
France24 ---
!!! Over 500 killed in Tanzanian post-election violence – report
Russia Today ---
!!! Gunfire and blasts across Mali as simultaneous attacks target capital and other cities
Associated Press ---
!!! Israeli attacks kill four in southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Indonesian UN peacekeeper becomes sixth killed in Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Palestinians bury pregnant woman and 2 of her children killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine war: at least 6 die, over 30 wounded, in massive Russian attack
South China Morning Post ---
US uses unusual routes to send jet fuel to Japan, Philippine bases amid Hormuz closure
South China Morning Post ---
US sanctions China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iran oil
South China Morning Post ---
Russian strikes kill several in Ukraine's Dnipro
France24 ---
Coordinated attacks hit Bamako and Northern Mali
France24 ---
Gunfire and blasts across Mali as simultaneous attacks target capital and other cities
Associated Press ---
'Dire humanitarian crisis': Hundreds of thousands displaced in Ethiopia's Tigray
France24 ---
Displaced Lebanese remain skeptical despite extended truce
France24 ---
Over 500 killed in Tanzanian post-election violence – report
Russia Today ---
EU approves €90 bn for Ukraine
Russia Today ---
Israeli attacks kill four in southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Indonesian UN peacekeeper becomes sixth killed in Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
Flights resume at Tehran airport as US-Iran ceasefire holds
Al Jazeera ---
Armed groups stage simultaneous attacks across Mali
Al Jazeera ---
Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine kill five, injure 30
Al Jazeera ---
Germany prepares to dispatch minesweeper ships for possible Hormuz operation
WION News ---
Panama Canal bids surge to $4mn as Hormuz crisis disrupts trade
WION News ---
Active conflicts across Ukraine, Middle East, and Africa are intensifying with escalating great power competition and significant humanitarian impacts.
