There are no serious national events at this time.
Active large-scale military conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran is currently occurring with confirmed casualties, geographic expansion of hostilities, and critical infrastructure under direct threat. Over 200 US military casualties have been reported with escalatory rhetoric and threats of further retaliation indicating imminent danger of rapid deterioration.
LAST UPDATED 03-01-2026 @ 01:08PM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
02:08PM
Los Angeles
11:08AM
London
07:08PM
Moscow
10:08PM
Beijing
03:08AM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Somalia: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 55512 years ago---
extr Ukraine: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6181 years ago---
extr Mali: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 4177 years ago---
extr Burma (Myanmar): Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 294 years ago---
extr North Korea: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 177 years ago---
extr Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 176 years ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Special Weather Statement
Country Walk, FL
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 22 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Country Walk, FL
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 22 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Country Walk, FL
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 22 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Marion, KS
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 7 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Marion, KS
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 7 min
Events
The most recent events
watc M 3.5 - 81 km NE of Tonopah, Nevada
Tonopah, NVEffective 22 min ago
ok M 2.6 - 9 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska
Susitna North, AKEffective 26 min ago
watc M 5.2 - north of Ascension Island
north of Ascension IslandEffective 32 min ago
watc M 4.8 - 119 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia
Daruba, North MalukuEffective 35 min ago
watc M 3.4 - 65 km SSW of Kaktovik, Alaska
Prudhoe Bay, AKEffective 45 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Ethereum (ETH)
1973.52
0.45%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
66294.13
-1.01%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
83.89
-0.57%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.09261
-1.55%
Coinbase
Cardano (ADA)
0.2756
-1.96%
Coinbase
S&P 500
6878.88
-0.43%
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DAX
25284.26
-0.02%
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Nikkei
58850.27
0.16%
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DOW
48977.92
-1.05%
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FTSE 100
10910.55
0.59%
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Gold
5247.9
1.03%
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DOW Futures
49000
-1.07%
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Volatility Index
19.86
6.60%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
67.02
2.78%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
2.937
0.44%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.834
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.852
0.60%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
2.962
-0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.748
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US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.675
-0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.532
2.01%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.662
-2.74%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.111
1.63%
US EIA
Financial markets have experienced modest decline with the S&P 500 down 0.43%, the DOW down 1.05%, and DOW Futures down 1.07%. Cryptocurrency markets show mixed performance with Bitcoin down 0.86%, Cardano down 1.46%, and Dogecoin down 1.20%, while Ethereum gained 0.94%. Commodity markets demonstrated strength with crude oil up 2.78% and gold up 1.03%. Notably, the Volatility Index rose significantly by 6.60%, reflecting elevated market uncertainty. Gasoline prices have risen regionally, particularly on the West Coast (up 1.63%) and Gulf Coast (up 2.01%), while remaining relatively stable or declining in other regions.
Critical travel advisories remain in effect for three nations designated at Level 4 (Do Not Travel): Somalia, Ukraine, and Mali. Three additional countries—Trinidad and Tobago, Mauritania, and Guyana—maintain Level 3 advisories recommending travel reconsideration. Approximately two dozen nations worldwide have been placed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Egypt, Cameroon, and several others experiencing localized instability or security concerns. The majority of countries monitored continue to maintain Level 1 status (Exercise Normal Precautions), including major allies such as Australia, South Korea, and most of Western Europe.