extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple dangerous events are actively occurring including warfare in Ukraine, escalating Iran-US military tensions, major European wildfires forcing mass evacuations, and significant US domestic weather emergencies. While these threats demand heightened preparedness and monitoring, they represent regional conflicts and localized natural disasters rather than imminent threats to US civilian safety nationwide.
LAST UPDATED 07-24-2026 @ 04:01PM (CDT)World Clock
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02:01PMLondon
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12:01AMBeijing
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The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min ago Port Royal, SC (Beaufort County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 41 min ago Hallock, MN (Kittson County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 52 min ago Hallock, MN (Kittson County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Cartersville, GA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 28 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Cartersville, GA
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 28 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
watc Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Valley City, ND
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 7 hr
watc Tornado Watch
Detroit Lakes, MN
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 7 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Philippines 24/07/2026 19:06 UTC, 160 thousand in 100km.
Sarangani, Davao Region Effective 11 min ago
ok M 2.5 - 46 km NW of Toyah, Texas
Mentone, TX Effective 39 min ago
ok M 2.7 - 2 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii
Pāhala, HI Effective 40 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1636
-2.73%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64164.6
-1.36%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.06921
0.07%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1861.28
-0.83%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
73.82
-2.65%
Coinbase
DOW
51947.25
0.46%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10736.23
0.91%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25099
1.36%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7411.98
0.05%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64611.15
-2.73%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.58
-0.64%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
90.03
-2.34%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4054.5
0.11%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52112
0.42%
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
Cryptocurrency markets experienced modest declines with Cardano down 3.1%, Solana down 2.5%, and Bitcoin down 1.5%, while major equity indices showed resilience with the DAX gaining 1.4%, FTSE 100 up 0.9%, and the S&P 500 up 0.1%. The Nikkei declined 2.7% reflecting Asian market softness, and the Volatility Index fell 3.4% indicating reduced market anxiety. Gasoline prices surged across all US regions, rising 3.1% to 4.8% with the Gulf Coast seeing the largest increase, while crude oil declined 3.5% to $88.97 per barrel, and gold rose modestly by 0.3%.
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
Belgium
Level 2
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
Travel advisories indicate Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel), while Nicaragua is at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Seven countries including Spain, Cuba, Belgium, Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, and Moldova are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most major US-allied nations including Australia, Georgia, Singapore, and the Kyrgyz Republic maintain Level 1 status (Exercise Normal Precautions). Space weather conditions are nominal with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events threatening communications or power infrastructure.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russian strikes kill 10 in Kyiv region
France24 ---
!!! Spain declares emergency as fires spread
France24 ---
!!! Iran unleashes wave of attacks on US bases
Russia Today ---
!!! Huge crater after back-to-back Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week amid Iran war escalation
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Iran war: Chinese tanker passes Red Sea choke point despite Houthi blockade
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for Red Sea attacks as oil surges over US$100
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
Al Jazeera ---
Deadly clashes in the occupied West Bank
France24 ---
Russian strikes kill 10 in Kyiv region
France24 ---
Spain declares emergency as fires spread
France24 ---
Iran warns countries aiding US attack
France24 ---
Russia sounds alarm over widening Gulf conflict
Russia Today ---
EU targets Indian entities of Russian banks
Russia Today ---
India and Myanmar to deepen rare-earths cooperation
Russia Today ---
Three injured as Ukrainian drones hit more Russian retailer warehouses
Russia Today ---
Iran unleashes wave of attacks on US bases
Russia Today ---
Oman talking with Tehran on Hormuz as US and Iran continue strikes
Al Jazeera ---
Huge crater after back-to-back Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp
Al Jazeera ---
Israel raids hospital, shuts off Nablus following deadly settler attack
Al Jazeera ---
Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
Al Jazeera ---
Life without refrigerators: Gaza residents fight heat and food spoilage
Al Jazeera ---
Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week amid Iran war escalation
Al Jazeera ---
Israel builds Gaza barrier as politicians push for settlements
Al Jazeera ---
Five killed in occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers attack
Al Jazeera ---
Indian national killed in Black Sea vessel attack; MEA condemns strike
WION News ---
Trump ally Loomer meets Zelensky in Ukraine after dramatic U-turn on war
South China Morning Post ---
Trump throws newly signed Saudi nuclear deal into doubt with Israel recognition demand
South China Morning Post ---
As the West finds common cause, China prepares for the worst
South China Morning Post ---
Iran war: Chinese tanker passes Red Sea choke point despite Houthi blockade
South China Morning Post ---
Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for Red Sea attacks as oil surges over US$100
South China Morning Post ---
EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets
South China Morning Post ---
Europe faces major wildfire disasters while active warfare in Ukraine, Middle East, and Red Sea region creates overlapping escalation risks.
