warn Tornado Warning
Effective 8 min ago Lewisburg, WV (Greenbrier County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military conflict between the United States and Iran, characterized as a 'full-scale war' with threats to the critical Strait of Hormuz and global energy supplies, combined with ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict and major power military positioning, presents significant near-term escalation risks requiring elevated preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-21-2026 @ 09:32PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
10:32PMLos Angeles
07:32PMLondon
03:32AMMoscow
05:32AMBeijing
10:32AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 13 min ago Prince Frederick, MD (Calvert County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 14 min ago Charlotte, TN (Dickson County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 25 min ago Prince Frederick, MD (Calvert County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 32 min ago Prince Frederick, MD (Calvert County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Catahoula, LA
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 28 min
warn Flash Flood Warning
Charlotte, TN
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 3 hr
advi Test Message
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warn Flash Flood Warning
Rifle, CO
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min
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Cibecue, AZ
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Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.7 - 12 km SE of Cuya, Chile
Cuya, Arica y Parinacota Region Effective 28 min ago
watc M 4.1 - 35 km WNW of Antofagasta, Chile
Antofagasta, Antofagasta Effective 43 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1741
0.40%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
66368.35
-0.22%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07353
0.25%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1931.44
0.13%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
78.28
0.24%
Coinbase
DOW
52224.64
0.74%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10585.91
0.58%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25011.35
0.66%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7509.2
0.89%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
67379.2
1.73%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.05
-8.58%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
85.6
1.49%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4127.4
1.25%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52405
-0.07%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.001
3.79%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.924
4.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.011
4.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.098
4.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.791
4.09%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.78
3.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.588
4.82%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.956
3.48%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.983
3.13%
US EIA
Financial markets globally demonstrate positive momentum with broad-based gains and reduced volatility. Cryptocurrency markets lead with Cardano up 1.95%, Bitcoin up 1.69%, and Dogecoin up 1.82%, while traditional equity indices show solid gains including the Nikkei at 3.26% up and S&P 500 at 0.89% up. The Volatility Index declined significantly by 8.58%, indicating substantially reduced market stress and uncertainty. Precious metals and energy commodities remain relatively stable with gold up 0.14% and crude oil up 0.24%. U.S. gasoline prices show notable increases across all regions, ranging from 0.02% to 4.42%, with the Rocky Mountain region experiencing the largest gains at 4.43% and averaging $3.82 per gallon nationally.
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
International travel advisories reflect localized but significant security concerns in specific regions. Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to extreme conditions, while Nicaragua is rated Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) reflecting substantial security risks. Multiple nations are classified at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, and Moldova. The majority of major global destinations including Australia, Singapore, Georgia, Latvia, Paraguay, and the Kyrgyz Republic remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions), indicating stable conditions. Space weather remains nominal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events reported.
Headlines
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Al Jazeera ---
!!! Middle East live: US launches 11th night of Iran strikes as diplomacy falters
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!!! Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens
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!!! Trump says will be hitting Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear complex 'pretty soon'
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!!! Iran and US trade more attacks as Houthis threaten blockade
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Strait of Hormuz crisis: What is happening to the key global energy channel
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!!! Zelensky faces deepening political crisis as protests dig in
France24 ---
!!! Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods, escalating trade war
South China Morning Post ---
Desperate families search rubble weeks after Venezuela earthquakes
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Hegseth says war has cost $37.5bn
Al Jazeera ---
US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night
Al Jazeera ---
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests
Al Jazeera ---
Drone shows scorched landscape after Spain wildfire
Al Jazeera ---
Daytime Russian strike kills three in Zaporizhzhia
Al Jazeera ---
Spain battles latest in series of major wildfires near Madrid
Al Jazeera ---
Why China is rapidly expanding its land trade routes to Central Asia
South China Morning Post ---
Zelensky sacks Ukraine army chief Syrsky, amid backlash over Fedorov firing
South China Morning Post ---
As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbs
South China Morning Post ---
Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, president says
South China Morning Post ---
Iran and US trade more attacks as Houthis threaten blockade
South China Morning Post ---
Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods, escalating trade war
South China Morning Post ---
Middle East live: US launches 11th night of Iran strikes as diplomacy falters
France24 ---
Trump says US 'not finished' attacking Iran as conflict widens
France24 ---
Canada evaluating 'all options' after fresh US tariffs threat
France24 ---
Trump says will be hitting Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear complex 'pretty soon'
France24 ---
Zelensky faces deepening political crisis as protests dig in
France24 ---
Ukraine behind drone strikes on Kazakh oil tankers – Moscow
Russia Today ---
South African leader pledges billions to tackle water crisis
Russia Today ---
US air defenses struggling against Iranian missiles – media
Russia Today ---
Iran thanks Jordanians for help targeting US forces
Russia Today ---
Strait of Hormuz crisis: What is happening to the key global energy channel
Russia Today ---
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada
Russia Today ---
Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
Associated Press ---
UN says nearly 150 migrants are dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents
Associated Press ---
Sustained US-Iran military operations are escalating without diplomatic resolution, while maritime energy threats and multi-regional conflicts create compounding security risks.
