There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military confrontation between the United States and Iran is occurring in the Strait of Hormuz with engagement orders already being executed, while the Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire deteriorates with threats of major escalation. Immediate global economic consequences include flight cancellations, rising fuel and medicine costs, and supply chain disruptions. An emerging humanitarian crisis in Somalia could intensify significantly if regional conflict expands.
LAST UPDATED 04-23-2026 @ 09:31PM (CDT)
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The most severe events and alerts
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 5 min agoPawhuska, OK (Osage County) US
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Effective 8 min agoRichmond, MO (Ray County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 13 min agoLiberty, MO (Clay County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 14 min agoKingston, MO (Caldwell County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 14 min agoLiberty, MO (Clay County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 16 min agoEnid, OK (Garfield County) US
Alerts
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Effective 8 min agoExpires in 13 min
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Garnett, KS
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Events
The most recent events
watc M 3.4 - 8 km SSW of Furnace Creek, CA
Death Valley, CAEffective 14 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km) in South Of Kermadec Islands 24/04/2026 01:51 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
---Effective 20 min ago
watc M 5.4 - south of the Kermadec Islands
south of the Kermadec IslandsEffective 40 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:38.819km) in United States 24/04/2026 01:01 UTC, 5 thousand in MMI>=I.
Unalaska, AKEffective 48 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2518
0.72%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
78468
0.24%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09797
0.83%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2333.35
0.10%
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Solana (SOL)
86.33
0.19%
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DOW
49310.32
-0.36%
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FTSE 100
10457.01
-0.19%
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DAX
24155.45
-0.16%
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S&P 500
7108.4
-0.41%
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Nikkei
59473.48
0.56%
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Volatility Index
19.31
2.06%
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Crude Oil
97.34
1.55%
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Gold
4708.1
-0.34%
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DOW Futures
49429
-0.12%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.044
-1.92%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.888
-1.67%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.918
-1.19%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.025
-1.66%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.794
-1.81%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.789
-2.50%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.617
-3.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.936
1.05%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.32
-1.06%
US EIA
Global financial markets display mixed performance with predominant weakness across major indices: the S&P 500 declining 0.41%, DOW down 0.36%, and Nikkei down 0.75%. The Volatility Index increased 2.06%, reflecting elevated market uncertainty. Cryptocurrency markets are divergent, with Ethereum down 1.68% and Solana down 0.91%, while Dogecoin gained 1.66% and Cardano up 0.48%. Crude oil prices increased 1.25% to $97.05 per barrel, while gasoline prices across most U.S. regions declined marginally, with the exception of the Rocky Mountain region showing a 1.05% increase.
International travel advisories reflect varying risk levels across monitored regions. Nicaragua remains at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status due to persistent security concerns, while Cuba and Togo maintain Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) designations. The majority of monitored countries are classified at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Space weather conditions are normal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or significant solar radiation events currently occurring.
Active military escalation in the Iran-Middle East theater and Eastern Europe is creating immediate geopolitical risks with expanding economic consequences.