extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple critical geopolitical conflicts are actively escalating across key global regions with imminent military interventions announced, nuclear escalation risks in Ukraine, and energy market disruptions affecting global stability; domestic U.S. threats remain localized to weather and natural hazards with no immediate mainland civilian danger.
LAST UPDATED 05-03-2026 @ 10:31PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
11:31PMLos Angeles
08:31PMLondon
04:31AMMoscow
06:31AMBeijing
11:31AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 4 min ago Hardin, IL (Calhoun County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 16 min ago Hardin, IL (Calhoun County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 54 min ago Huntington, TX (Angelina County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Hardin, IL
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 14 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Louisville, IL
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 14 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Santa Barbara, CA
Effective 14 min ago Expires in 6 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 15 min ago Expires in 5 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 3.5 - 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada
Silver Springs, NV Effective 19 min ago
ok M 2.5 - 51 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico
Mentone, TX Effective 56 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.254
1.80%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80340.02
2.27%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.1131
4.50%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2384.58
2.67%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
85.51
1.91%
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
101.81
-0.13%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4614.1
-0.65%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49646
-0.38%
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 show gains across the board, with Ethereum leading at +1.11%, followed by Dogecoin at +0.74% and Bitcoin at +0.64%. Major equity indices are mixed: the DAX is up 1.41%, S&P 500 is up 0.29%, and Nikkei is up 0.38%, while the DOW is down -0.31% and DOW Futures are down -0.38%. Of primary concern, U.S. regular gasoline prices are rising across all regions, with New England seeing the sharpest increase at +4.31%, followed by the Central Atlantic at +2.63% and Midwest at +2.51%, indicating potential inflationary pressure. Gold and crude oil show minor downward movement at -0.08% and -0.79% respectively. Market volatility remains modest, with the Volatility Index up 0.59% at 16.99.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
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
Four countries warrant heightened travel precautions: Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 Do Not Travel designation due to extreme conditions; Nicaragua is at Level 3 Reconsider Travel; and both Togo and Cameroon are at Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution. Cuba also carries a Level 2 status. The remaining monitored countries maintain normal precaution levels. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events. The global travel risk profile reflects stability in space environment conditions and localized geographic concerns rather than widespread systemic threats.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Israeli airstrikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon as a Catholic convent is bulldozed
Associated Press ---
!!! Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire?
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Live: US to escort ships through Hormuz as Iran warns of ceasefire breach
France24 ---
!!! Iran reviews US response to peace proposal, warns against further military action
France24 ---
!!! Russian strikes on Ukraine kill three
France24 ---
!!! Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Primorsk oil port
France24 ---
Most active volcano in the Philippines spews giant ash column sky high
Associated Press ---
OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
Israeli airstrikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon as a Catholic convent is bulldozed
Associated Press ---
Only Russian victory will guarantee justice for Odessa massacre victims – Moscow
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian strike kills two teenagers in Russian region – governor
Russia Today ---
Eyes on the next global flashpoint: Why India is pouring billions into a remote island
Russia Today ---
US military wants untested hypersonic missiles deployed against Iran – Bloomberg
Russia Today ---
Floods and landslides kill at least 18 in Kenya
Al Jazeera ---
World Press Freedom Day marked in Gaza as journalist death toll rises
Al Jazeera ---
Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire?
Al Jazeera ---
Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says
Al Jazeera ---
Live: US to escort ships through Hormuz as Iran warns of ceasefire breach
France24 ---
Iran reviews US response to peace proposal, warns against further military action
France24 ---
Three dead on Atlantic cruise ship in suspected Hantavirus outbreak, says WHO
France24 ---
Southern Lebanon: Israeli strikes kill one, wounds rescuers
France24 ---
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill three
France24 ---
Ukrainian drones strike Russia's Primorsk oil port
France24 ---
US President Trump says not likely to accept Iranian proposal
France24 ---
OPEC+ raises oil output quotas for 'stability' after shock UAE pull-out
France24 ---
Israeli raid in West Bank leaves 1 Palestinian dead and 4 wounded
South China Morning Post ---
German chancellor plays down row with Trump in fallout from US troop withdrawal
South China Morning Post ---
Vigilantes in Nigeria kill herders amid jihadist tensions, kidnapping gangs
South China Morning Post ---
Middle East states eye transport resilience with new logistics corridor to bypass Hormuz
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple active conflicts, escalating Iran-US tensions, and NATO instability are creating a complex global security picture.
