extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military conflict between the US and Iran with strikes and missile attacks is currently occurring in the Middle East, while the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues with civilian infrastructure targeting and regional instability threatens wider destabilization. Concurrent natural disasters including tropical storm development, significant earthquakes, and volcanic unrest are creating compounding risks to civilian safety.
LAST UPDATED 07-19-2026 @ 05:32PM (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 4 min ago River Road, NC (Beaufort County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago Seymour, TX (Baylor County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min ago Asbury Lake, FL (Clay County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Danbury, NC (Stokes County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min ago Carson, ND (Grant County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Wentworth, NC
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 27 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
River Road, NC
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 42 min
warn Flash Flood Warning
Lebanon, VA
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 3 hr
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Seymour, TX
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 27 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Asbury Lake, FL
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 12 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.1 - 235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
235 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska Effective 56 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1657
-0.60%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64392.65
-0.62%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07211
-0.55%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1861.45
-0.00%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.93
0.62%
Coinbase
DOW
52146.42
-0.77%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10600.37
0.27%
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DAX
24830.98
-0.34%
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S&P 500
7457.69
-1.01%
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Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.77
12.19%
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Crude Oil
81.78
---%
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Gold
4018.8
---%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52375
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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
The Volatility Index has spiked 12.19%, indicating elevated market turbulence and investor uncertainty. Major U.S. equity indices are experiencing downward pressure with the S&P 500 down 1.01%, DOW down 0.77%, and the Nikkei experiencing a notable 4.03% decline in Asian markets. Cryptocurrency markets show minor declines with Bitcoin down 0.53%, Cardano down 0.42%, and Dogecoin down 0.34%, while Ethereum and Solana remain slightly positive. Gasoline prices across all U.S. regions have increased significantly, ranging from 0.02% to 4.43%, with the Rocky Mountain region experiencing the largest increase. Crude oil and gold remain stable at current levels, providing some commodity market stability amid broader volatility.
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
Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory, representing the highest travel risk category for U.S. citizens. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status, reflecting increased regional concerns. Multiple countries remain at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. Space weather monitoring shows no current threats with geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, and solar radiation all at normal levels. The current DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating normal peacetime posture with no elevated military tensions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Iran attacks US Gulf allies, causing a fire at Kuwait power plant
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Indian Embassy urges citizens to postpone Iran travel, consider leaving Tehran
WION News ---
!!! Iran claims US strike on nuclear power plant under construction
WION News ---
!!! Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted
France24 ---
!!! Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles
France24 ---
!!! Kuwait, Bahrain respond to Iranian attacks amid growing escalation
France24 ---
!!! US, Iran exchange new strikes
France24 ---
!!! Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv after attack on Moscow warehouses
France24 ---
!!! 2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas
Associated Press ---
At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in attack on military convoy
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli settlers torch homes and mosque in Masafer Yatta
Al Jazeera ---
5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Peru
Al Jazeera ---
Israel uses law to destroy Palestinian education in East Jerusalem
Al Jazeera ---
Iran attacks US Gulf allies, causing a fire at Kuwait power plant
Al Jazeera ---
Indian Embassy urges citizens to postpone Iran travel, consider leaving Tehran
WION News ---
'Could be bombed at any moment': What Iran's Araghchi told Witkoff during talks
WION News ---
Iran claims US strike on nuclear power plant under construction
WION News ---
Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted
France24 ---
Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles
France24 ---
Kuwait, Bahrain respond to Iranian attacks amid growing escalation
France24 ---
US, Iran exchange new strikes
France24 ---
Russia launches deadly strikes on Kyiv after attack on Moscow warehouses
France24 ---
Ukraine: Thousands take to the streets to protest against Fedorov removal
France24 ---
Ukraine could suffer military defeat – senior commander
Russia Today ---
Iran and the US are already fighting their next war
Russia Today ---
Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted
France24 ---
2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze
Associated Press ---
Weather conditions again brought devastating floods to a vulnerable swath of Texas
Associated Press ---
Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador
South China Morning Post ---
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Associated Press ---
Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom
Associated Press ---
Canada to evacuate Ontario community as wildfire smoke chokes US
South China Morning Post ---
US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
Active military escalation between the US and Iran, ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, regional natural disasters, and internal political turmoil in Ukraine are creating a complex and volatile global security environment.
