warn Flood Warning
Effective 4 min ago Wasco, IL (Kane County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active meteorological hazards and moderate seismic activity present immediate near-term weather threats to multiple US regions, while acute geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and political instability across multiple nations create elevated medium-term risks without imminent major power conflict.
LAST UPDATED 05-01-2026 @ 09:05PM (CDT)World Clock
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03:05AMMoscow
05:05AMBeijing
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Effective 10 min ago Princeton, IN (Gibson County) US
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Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Frost Advisory
Morris, IL
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 10 hr
advi Frost Advisory
Poplar Grove, IL
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 10 hr
warn Flood Warning
Wasco, IL
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 18 hr
advi Flood Advisory
Piedra Gorda, Camuy
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 1 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 3.8 - 161 km NNE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands
Road Town, 00 Effective 40 min ago
watc M 4.4 - 92 km ESE of Kuqa, China
Luntai, Xinjiang Effective 50 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2484
0.08%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
78365
0.17%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1087
0.19%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2298.26
0.12%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
83.86
0.12%
Coinbase
DOW
49499.27
-0.31%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10363.93
-0.14%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24292.38
1.41%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7230.12
0.29%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
59513.12
0.38%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.99
0.59%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
102.5
-2.45%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4625.6
-0.09%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49595
-0.48%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.123
1.95%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.958
1.80%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.087
4.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.131
2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.817
0.61%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.884
2.51%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.675
1.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.016
2.03%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.412
1.73%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets demonstrated positive momentum with Bitcoin gaining 2.24 percent, Dogecoin up 2.62 percent, and Ethereum rising 1.47 percent. Traditional equity markets showed mixed performance with the S&P 500 up 0.29 percent and DAX up 1.41 percent, while the DOW declined 0.31 percent and FTSE 100 fell 0.14 percent. Energy markets declined with crude oil down 2.45 percent to 102.50 per barrel, yet gasoline prices across all US regions increased substantially by 1.6 to 4.3 percent, with New England experiencing the largest increase at 4.31 percent. The Volatility Index rose modestly to 16.99, indicating moderate market uncertainty and typical trading conditions.
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
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
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
Nicaragua presents the most significant international concern with a Level 3 travel advisory recommending reconsidering travel to the country. Togo, Cameroon, and Cuba maintain Level 2 travel advisories recommending exercise of increased caution. The majority of monitored countries remain at Level 1, indicating normal precautions are appropriate. Space weather remains entirely nominal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently in effect. The DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 4 (BLUE), reflecting routine operational readiness without military escalation.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! 60-day deadline for Congress' Iran war extension approval
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!!! Middle East war to drive 24% surge in energy costs – World Bank
Russia Today ---
!!! US said to be withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war spat
Al Jazeera ---
!!! At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucks
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US sanctions Chinese oil terminal over Iran trade, warns on Hormuz 'tolls'
WION News ---
!!! 'Hostilities have terminated': Trump tells Congress ahead of War Powers deadline
WION News ---
Tessalit army base taken by rebels
France24 ---
Cubans mark May Day amid rising humanitarian crisis
France24 ---
Trump says he will raise tariffs on EU autos to 25% for 'not complying' with trade deal
France24 ---
Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
France24 ---
60-day deadline for Congress' Iran war extension approval
France24 ---
The industrial crisis is challenging both the EU and France's distinct social and economic models
France24 ---
Congress reduces Bolsonaro's jair term
France24 ---
'We should be able to open up negotiations' with Ukraine, Sweden's EU minister says
France24 ---
Middle East war to drive 24% surge in energy costs – World Bank
Russia Today ---
Malian forces regain control of strategic city
Russia Today ---
Ireland to end state-provided housing for Ukrainians
Russia Today ---
US said to be withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war spat
Al Jazeera ---
At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Al Jazeera ---
US judge bars Trump from ending protected status for Yemeni nationals
Al Jazeera ---
Photos: Cuba holds May Day celebrations amid US threats
Al Jazeera ---
Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on European Union cars, trucks
Al Jazeera ---
Poll finds 61 percent of Americans believe attacking Iran was a mistake
Al Jazeera ---
UAE exit from OPEC signals closer alignment with US interests, experts say
Al Jazeera ---
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump's feud with Merz intensifies
WION News ---
US sanctions Chinese oil terminal over Iran trade, warns on Hormuz 'tolls'
WION News ---
'Hostilities have terminated': Trump tells Congress ahead of War Powers deadline
WION News ---
Ukraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
South China Morning Post ---
Why governments beyond Hong Kong are wary of prediction markets
South China Morning Post ---
Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
Associated Press ---
King Charles III wins praise for deft handling of Trump on his US state visit
Associated Press ---
Multiple theaters of geopolitical conflict are simultaneously escalating, with US-Iran tensions, Middle East violence, Ukraine war operations, and trade disputes creating an unstable global security landscape.
