(Advisory Center Logo) Advisory Center Status BETA

There are no serious national events at this time.

Multiple geopolitical crises, including critically elevated Iran-US tensions, are occurring simultaneously alongside significant weather hazards across North America and economic stress indicators. While no imminent threats to US civilians are currently active, the complex global situation requires continued vigilance and preparedness monitoring.

LAST UPDATED 05-12-2026 @ 04:00AM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

05:00AM

Los Angeles

02:00AM

London

10:00AM

Moscow

12:00PM

Beijing

05:00PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel

Effective 5 years ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min

advi Special Weather Statement

Graham, NC
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 4 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Sturgeon Bay, WI
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Menominee, MI
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 14 min ago Expires in 4 min

Events

The most recent events

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.276
-1.57%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80828.9
-1.10%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10994
-1.15%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2287.56
-2.22%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
95.63
-1.78%
Coinbase
DOW
49704.47
0.19%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10220.93
-0.47%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24143.98
-0.85%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7412.84
0.19%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
62742.57
0.52%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.83
2.45%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
100.97
2.96%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4710.8
-0.38%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49781
-0.02%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.452
7.98%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.251
7.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.378
7.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.42
7.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.113
7.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.399
13.26%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.902
6.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.359
8.54%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.583
3.16%
US EIA
United States energy markets are experiencing significant volatility with gasoline prices surging across all regions. The Midwest region shows the most extreme increase at 13.26%, while other regions experience increases between 6-8%, indicating nationwide inflationary pressure on fuel costs. Crude oil prices have risen 1.39%, directly contributing to gasoline inflation. The Volatility Index increased 6.92%, indicating broader market uncertainty and investor caution. Cryptocurrency markets experienced declines across major holdings with Ethereum down 1.27%, Cardano down 1.07%, and Solana down 0.80%, while traditional U.S. stock markets showed resilience with modest gains in the S&P 500 (+0.19%), DOW (+0.19%), and international markets showing similar stability.

Data

The latest global data
Togo
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Singapore
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Afghanistan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bhutan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Cuba
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Australia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Georgia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Cameroon
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nicaragua
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Moldova
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Latvia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Paraguay
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
Rwanda
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lebanon
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Iceland
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Jordan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Burkina Faso
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Burkina Faso
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Chad
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
DEFCON Warning System
New Zealand
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
New Zealand
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lithuania
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bolivia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Turkey
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Azerbaijan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Chad
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Malaysia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mauritius
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Oman
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Peru
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Haiti
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Hungary
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United States State Department travel advisories reflect multiple regions requiring heightened awareness. Afghanistan remains at the highest alert level (Level 4: Do Not Travel) due to ongoing security and safety concerns. Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating serious and widespread risks to travelers. Five countries—Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Rwanda—are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), reflecting moderate regional concerns. Eleven countries including Australia, Georgia, Singapore, and Latvia maintain Level 1 status with normal precautions recommended. No space weather events including geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation storms are currently occurring.

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Multiple critical geopolitical tensions and a significant health emergency require elevated global monitoring and preparedness readiness.

Snapshots

The latest website snapshots