extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military conflicts between the United States and Iran, continued Russia-Ukraine operations, and Chinese ballistic missile testing create a volatile international environment with elevated financial market uncertainty and strained NATO cohesion. Domestically, the United States experiences localized weather hazards with no direct threats to continental civilian safety at this time.
LAST UPDATED 07-08-2026 @ 02:34PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
03:34PMLos Angeles
12:34PMLondon
08:34PMMoscow
10:34PMBeijing
03:34AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 13 min ago Lynn Haven, FL (Bay County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 15 min ago Moncks Corner, SC (Berkeley County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 22 min ago Wells, NV (Elko County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswatc Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Cheyenne Wells, CO
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 hr
warn Special Marine Warning
Swanquarter, NC
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 40 min
watc Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Las Animas, CO
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 6 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Swanquarter, NC
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 55 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Dulac, LA
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 40 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 3.2 - 124 km SE of Perryville, Alaska
Sand Point, AK Effective 14 min ago
advi AVO Shishaldin YELLOW/ADVISORY - Ongoing volcanic unrest continues. Degassing at the summit continues.
King Cove, AK Effective 16 min ago
advi AVO Kupreanof YELLOW/ADVISORY - Seismic unrest continues. Sulfur dioxide emissions detected.
Sand Point, AK Effective 16 min ago
watc AVO Great Sitkin ORANGE/WATCH - Slow eruption of lava within the summit crater continues. Elevated surface temperatures and rockfalls detected.
--- Effective 16 min ago
ok M 2.7 - 7 km W of Gardendale, Texas
Gardendale, TX Effective 19 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1668
-4.58%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
62145.21
-1.86%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07239
-2.35%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1735.69
-1.94%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
76.99
-4.38%
Coinbase
DOW
52351.8
-1.08%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10489.04
-1.66%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24897.45
-2.23%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7476.54
-0.36%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66819.05
-2.11%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.81
4.22%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
73.62
4.51%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4097.7
-1.44%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52626
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.777
-1.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.7
-1.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.806
-1.27%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.874
-1.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.562
-1.19%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.531
-2.59%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.343
0.66%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.661
-1.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.831
-1.79%
US EIA
Financial markets are experiencing volatility with broad-based declines across equities and cryptocurrencies. Major cryptocurrencies show weakness with Bitcoin down 2.72%, Ethereum down 3.05%, Solana down 4.89%, and Cardano down 5.26%. Equity indices are declining across major exchanges: DOW down 1.39%, DAX down 2.05%, Nikkei down 2.11%, and FTSE 100 down 1.59%. The Volatility Index has surged 11.59% to 18.0, indicating increased market uncertainty, while crude oil has risen 7.39% to $75.65 per barrel. U.S. gasoline prices have generally declined with most regions seeing small decreases except Gulf Coast showing a slight increase.
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
French Guiana
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
Ecuador
Level 1
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Most countries worldwide maintain Level 1 status (Exercise Normal Precautions), including major nations such as Australia, Singapore, Georgia, Norway, and Pakistan. Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status, representing the highest travel advisory level, while Nicaragua is designated Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Multiple countries are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Ghana, Indonesia, and Turks and Caicos Islands. Space weather monitoring reports no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation warnings.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! The Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of Iranian and US calculus
Al Jazeera ---
!!! 'Will hit them hard': Trump vows fresh Iran strikes, declares ceasefire 'over'
WION News ---
!!! Zelenskyy seeks NATO support as Russia continues attacks
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Russia targets Samsung-Ukraine missile plant in overnight strike – MOD
Russia Today ---
!!! Ukraine launches drone barrage at Moscow as Zelensky heads to NATO summit
Russia Today ---
!!! China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test
Russia Today ---
!!! Trump turns on Spain and demands Greenland as NATO summit exposes cracks
France24 ---
The Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of Iranian and US calculus
Al Jazeera ---
Pakistan military says 42 killed in fighter attacks in Balochistan
Al Jazeera ---
Oil for unity: What is the US mediation plan in Libya?
Al Jazeera ---
Germany urges US-Iran negotiations, offers to minesweep Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
Zelenskyy seeks NATO support as Russia continues attacks
Al Jazeera ---
Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit
Al Jazeera ---
Syria in tough balancing act as it tightens security after Damascus blasts
Al Jazeera ---
'Will hit them hard': Trump vows fresh Iran strikes, declares ceasefire 'over'
WION News ---
Big win for Zelensky? Trump announces Patriot production license for Ukraine
WION News ---
Iran talks in doubts as Trump says ceasefire 'over'
France24 ---
Trump turns on Spain and demands Greenland as NATO summit exposes cracks
France24 ---
Trump lashes out at NATO allies during key summit in Ankara
France24 ---
From Spain trade to Greenland threats: Key points from Trump's NATO comments
France24 ---
Russia targets Samsung-Ukraine missile plant in overnight strike – MOD
Russia Today ---
Ukraine launches drone barrage at Moscow as Zelensky heads to NATO summit
Russia Today ---
China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test
Russia Today ---
Another NATO member runs out of weapons for Ukraine
Russia Today ---
NATO nation says it has no more weapons for Ukraine
Russia Today ---
The dangerous logic of NATO 3.0
Russia Today ---
Multiple regions are experiencing active military escalation and political crises, with US-Iran tensions at critical levels and NATO cohesion being tested.
