extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military conflicts involving US forces in the Middle East, ongoing Russia-Ukraine war with North Korean involvement, and severe domestic weather threats across the United States create a convergent risk environment. Financial market volatility and regional seismic activity compound the overall threat picture, requiring elevated civilian preparedness measures.
LAST UPDATED 07-19-2026 @ 11:33PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
12:33AMLos Angeles
09:33PMLondon
05:33AMMoscow
07:33AMBeijing
12:33PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 58 min ago ---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Ellendale, ND (Dickey County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 32 min ago Ellendale, ND (Dickey County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 39 min ago Ellendale, ND (Dickey County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 53 min ago Ellendale, ND (Dickey County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
advi Flood Advisory
Huntingdon, TN
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 56 min
advi Heat Advisory
Mount Ida, AR
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 16 hr
advi Heat Advisory
Mountain Home, AR
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 16 hr
warn Extreme Heat Warning
Monticello, AR
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 16 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Islamic Republic of Iran 20/07/2026 03:43 UTC, 2.2 million in 100km.
Ravānsar, Kermanshah Province Effective 8 min ago
watc M 3.4 - 19 km NW of Susitna, Alaska
Willow, AK Effective 37 min ago
watc M 5.2 - 27 km S of Javānrūd, Iran
Ravānsar, Kermanshah Province Effective 45 min ago
watc M 4.9 - 27 km S of Javānrūd, Iran
Ravānsar, Kermanshah Province Effective 50 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1653
-0.30%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64684
0.00%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07258
0.39%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1873.3
0.13%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
76.64
0.41%
Coinbase
DOW
52146.42
-0.77%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10600.37
0.27%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24830.98
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7457.69
-1.01%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.77
12.19%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
83.59
2.21%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4029.7
0.27%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52347
-0.05%
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
Global financial markets show significant volatility with the Volatility Index rising 12.19 percent to 18.77, signaling increased market uncertainty and investor concern. Major equity indices are experiencing downward pressure, with the Nikkei declining 4.03 percent, the S&P 500 down 1.01 percent, and the DAX down 0.34 percent, while the DOW has also declined 0.77 percent. Crude oil prices have risen 2.23 percent to $83.60 per barrel, contributing to widespread gasoline price increases across all U.S. regions, with the Rocky Mountain region experiencing the largest increase of 4.43 percent. Cryptocurrency markets remain relatively stable with minor gains across major coins.
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
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Argentina
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 2
Eswatini
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Malta
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
French Guiana
Level 1
Malaysia
Level 1
Federated States of Micronesia
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
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
International travel advisories reflect heightened caution in multiple regions, with Afghanistan maintaining a Level 4 (Do Not Travel) status due to ongoing security and instability concerns. Nicaragua is positioned at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status, while six countries including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova maintain Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) designations. Most other monitored locations maintain Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) status, with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently affecting Earth. The current DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating standard military readiness posture.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Middle East live: US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed
France24 ---
!!! US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks
France24 ---
!!! US bombs Iran for ninth consecutive night as Hormuz tensions escalate
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war live: US military completes ninth night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US strikes Iran, sirens heard in Kuwait, one American soldier killed in Iraq
WION News ---
Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
South China Morning Post ---
US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq
South China Morning Post ---
Israelis march to Gaza border demanding re-establishment of settlements
South China Morning Post ---
Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences
South China Morning Post ---
Middle East live: US launches strikes to 'punish' Iran after troops killed
France24 ---
US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks
France24 ---
Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted
France24 ---
Netanyahu could be arrested during New York visit – mayor
Russia Today ---
WATCH moment bomb explodes in Monaco assassination attempt on Ukrainian millionaire
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drones deliberately targeted Russian civilians in deadly warehouse attack – survivor
Russia Today ---
US service member killed during detonation of Iranian drone in Iraq
Al Jazeera ---
US bombs Iran for ninth consecutive night as Hormuz tensions escalate
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: US military completes ninth night of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli ministers join march to Gaza to demand return of settlements
Al Jazeera ---
Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five
Al Jazeera ---
US strikes Iran, sirens heard in Kuwait, one American soldier killed in Iraq
WION News ---
Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces evacuations, burns homes in Var region
France24 ---
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Associated Press ---
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Associated Press ---
Indian police forcibly hospitalize a prominent Cockroach Party activist on hunger strike
Associated Press ---
Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas
Associated Press ---
Multiple active military conflicts are escalating simultaneously, with US-Iran operations intensifying nightly, Russia-Ukraine warfare continuing unabated, and Israeli-Palestinian tensions rising sharply.
