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 globally including the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalation, catastrophic Venezuelan earthquake, significant US domestic flooding and fire risks, and emerging regional conflicts in the Middle East. While diplomatic engagement and financial stability provide some stabilizing factors, the concurrent nature of these crises and potential for near-term escalation warrant elevated civilian preparedness measures.
LAST UPDATED 07-05-2026 @ 03:03PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
04:03PMLos Angeles
01:03PMLondon
09:03PMMoscow
11:03PMBeijing
04:03AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 1 min ago Good Hope, AL (Cullman County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 2 min ago Goochland, VA (Goochland County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Louisburg, NC (Franklin County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Summerville, GA (Chattooga County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Hereford, TX (Deaf Smith County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Good Hope, AL
Effective 1 min ago Expires in 57 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Jonesville, VA
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 42 min
warn Flash Flood Warning
Coudersport, PA
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 3 hr
warn Flash Flood Warning
Carrollton, OH
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 3 hr
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Goochland, VA
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 57 min
Events
The most recent eventsadvi AVO Shishaldin YELLOW/ADVISORY - Ongoing volcanic unrest continues. Degassing at the summit continues.
King Cove, AK Effective 16 min ago
advi AVO Kupreanof YELLOW/ADVISORY - Seismic unrest continues.
Sand Point, AK Effective 16 min ago
watc AVO Great Sitkin ORANGE/WATCH - Slow eruption of lava within the summit crater continues.
--- Effective 16 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:19.39km) in Indonesia 05/07/2026 19:10 UTC, 90 thousand in 100km.
Samanente, Papua Effective 30 min ago
ok M 2.7 - 58 km NNW of Karluk, Alaska
Kodiak Station, AK Effective 35 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1887
-1.72%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
62762.96
-0.51%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07736
-0.28%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1780.61
0.07%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
81
-0.88%
Coinbase
DOW
52900.07
1.14%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10679.03
0.25%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25779.31
0.78%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7483.24
0.00%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
69744.07
1.47%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
15.81
-2.11%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
68.78
0.13%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4187.3
1.49%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
53162
-0.04%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.831
-2.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.742
-0.93%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.855
-2.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.915
-2.49%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.605
0.64%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.625
-2.63%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.321
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.715
-3.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.919
-2.73%
US EIA
Global equity markets are showing positive momentum, with the Nikkei 225 leading gains at 1.47 percent, followed by the DOW at 1.14 percent and DAX at 0.78 percent. Gold prices have increased 1.49 percent to $4,187.30 per ounce, reflecting ongoing investor demand for safe-haven assets. Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing modest declines, with Cardano down 1.30 percent, Solana down 0.83 percent, and Bitcoin down 0.63 percent. Gasoline prices are predominantly declining across US regions, with decreases ranging from 0.93 to 3.38 percent, indicating reduced energy cost pressures. The Volatility Index has declined 2.11 percent to 15.81, suggesting decreased market uncertainty despite ongoing weather-related disruptions.
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
Pakistan
Level 1
Malawi
Level 1
Burkina Faso
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
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
Chad
Level 1
Bangladesh
Level 1
Luxembourg
Level 1
Botswana
Level 2
Botswana
Level 2
Lesotho
Level 2
Ecuador
Level 1
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Afghanistan remains at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to extreme security concerns, representing the most severe travel advisory in the current dataset. Nicaragua has been raised to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), indicating serious conditions warranting caution. Eight countries and regions have been assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Spain, Cuba, Eswatini, Togo, Cameroon, Moldova, and others, reflecting moderate safety concerns. Space weather monitoring indicates normal conditions across all categories, with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events currently reported. Most other monitored countries are assessed at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions).
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Guam with catastrophic winds and flooding
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Venezuela quakes final death toll expected to be 'much higher'
France24 ---
!!! Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Associated Press ---
!!! Four Russian officials wounded by Ukrainian mine
Russia Today ---
!!! Zelensky denies Russia captured key Ukraine city, challenges Putin to meet him there
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine, Iran in US Independence Day call
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Houthi rebels kill 16 Yemeni government troops in fiercest clashes in years
Al Jazeera ---
Super Typhoon Bavi threatens Guam with catastrophic winds and flooding
Al Jazeera ---
US Pacific islands prepare for Super Typhoon Bavi
South China Morning Post ---
Venezuela quakes final death toll expected to be 'much higher'
France24 ---
Rescue teams wind down operations as death toll nears 3,000
France24 ---
Tour de France stage to go ahead with changes as fires ravage southern Europe
France24 ---
Ukrainian drone raids kill two civilians in Crimea
Russia Today ---
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Associated Press ---
Four Russian officials wounded by Ukrainian mine
Russia Today ---
Zelensky denies Russia captured key Ukraine city, challenges Putin to meet him there
South China Morning Post ---
Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine, Iran in US Independence Day call
South China Morning Post ---
China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
Al Jazeera ---
50 Houthi fighters killed in renewed clashes in Yemen
Al Jazeera ---
Houthi rebels kill 16 Yemeni government troops in fiercest clashes in years
Al Jazeera ---
What to know about the renewed coordinated attacks across Mali
Al Jazeera ---
Minefields, stalled talks keep Strait of Hormuz in strategic limbo
South China Morning Post ---
Ebola treatment trial begins in Congo as citizens mourn hundreds
South China Morning Post ---
Global crises are actively unfolding across military conflicts, humanitarian emergencies, and natural disasters simultaneously.
