extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple escalating regional conflicts with active military engagement are occurring simultaneously across the Middle East and Eastern Europe, with economic impacts on US fuel prices and heightened risk of near-term escalation.
LAST UPDATED 05-07-2026 @ 01:32PM (CDT)World Clock
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The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 2 min ago Jasper, FL (Hamilton County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min ago Madison, FL (Madison County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 15 min ago New Brockton, AL (Coffee County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 41 min ago Monticello, FL (Jefferson County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Jasper, FL
Effective 2 min ago Expires in 42 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 5 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Madison, FL
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 12 min
watc Flood Watch
Ester, AK
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 11 hr
watc Flood Watch
Ester, AK
Effective 9 min ago Expires in 11 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.5 - 5 km E of Covelo, CA
Covelo, CA Effective 9 min ago
ok M 2.7 - 4 km E of Covelo, CA
Covelo, CA Effective 15 min ago
ok M 2.5 - 10 km SE of Barstow, Texas
Pecos, TX Effective 45 min ago
ok M 2.5 - 4 km SSW of Pāhala, Hawaii
Pāhala, HI Effective 47 min ago
watc M 4.0 - 17 km SSW of Weston, Colorado
Trinidad, CO Effective 48 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2612
-2.10%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
79808.53
-2.00%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10766
-4.25%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2290.2
-2.57%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
88.44
-0.80%
Coinbase
DOW
49577.9
-0.67%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10276.95
-1.55%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24663.61
-1.02%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7338.09
-0.37%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
62833.84
5.58%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.34
-0.29%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
97.05
2.07%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4699.2
0.10%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49677
-0.71%
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
Energy markets are experiencing significant volatility with U.S. gasoline prices surging sharply, most notably in the Midwest at +13.26% (currently $4.40/gallon) and nationally at +7.98% (currently $4.45/gallon) across all major regions. Cryptocurrency markets are broadly declining with Dogecoin down 4.25%, Ethereum down 2.57%, and Bitcoin down 2.0%, while major equity indices show modest weakness with the FTSE 100 declining 1.55% and DAX down 1.02%. Crude oil prices have risen 2.07% to $97.05 per barrel, directly contributing to the gasoline price increases and overall market uncertainty.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
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
Rwanda
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Luxembourg
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 3
Two nations maintain the most elevated travel advisory status: Afghanistan and Lebanon are both at Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to persistent security concerns. Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while five countries—Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Rwanda—are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Space weather conditions remain benign with no geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation alerts currently in effect, indicating stable ionospheric conditions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv
France24 ---
!!! Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in first strike on Beirut since ceasefire
France24 ---
!!! War in the Middle East: Satellite imagery reveal scale of damage to US bases in Gulf
France24 ---
!!! Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
!!! Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say
Associated Press ---
!!! Hantavirus: Video of first death reported by crew captain
France24 ---
!!! Hamas says a son of its chief negotiator was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza
Associated Press ---
!!! Cruise ship hantavirus patients arrive in Europe for treatment
Associated Press ---
!!! Terrorist attack kills 23 Chadian soldiers
Russia Today ---
!!! US greenlights bomb deal for Ukraine
Russia Today ---
!!! Turkiye unveils its first intercontinental ballistic missile: What we know
Al Jazeera ---
!!! US, Iran reach deal to gradually open Strait of Hormuz: Report
WION News ---
!!! Russia urges foreigners to leave Ukraine capital over Victory Day threat
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US strikes Iranian tanker amid reports Washington and Tehran near deal
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
Associated Press ---
!!! Alaska 2025 tsunami was second-highest ever, taller than Empire State Building
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Austria shooting: At least three killed outside Linz restaurant
WION News ---
Middle East war live: Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in Washington May 14-15
France24 ---
Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv
France24 ---
Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in first strike on Beirut since ceasefire
France24 ---
Israel's war priorities sidelined as Trump pushes toward a limited deal with Iran
France24 ---
French aircraft carrier pre-positions for possible Hormuz mission
France24 ---
War in the Middle East: Satellite imagery reveal scale of damage to US bases in Gulf
France24 ---
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Associated Press ---
Russia is ramping up its attempts to kill opponents in Europe, intelligence officials say
Associated Press ---
Hamas says a son of its chief negotiator was killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza
Associated Press ---
Hantavirus: Video of first death reported by crew captain
France24 ---
Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey
Associated Press ---
Cruise ship hantavirus patients arrive in Europe for treatment
Associated Press ---
UK border official and former Hong Kong cop convicted of assisting Chinese spy agency in Britain
Associated Press ---
Terrorist attack kills 23 Chadian soldiers
Russia Today ---
US greenlights bomb deal for Ukraine
Russia Today ---
Chad declares national mourning after deadly Boko Haram ambush
Al Jazeera ---
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters in Mali set fire to food trucks
Al Jazeera ---
MSF accuses Israel of manufacturing a malnutrition crisis in Gaza
Al Jazeera ---
Turkiye unveils its first intercontinental ballistic missile: What we know
Al Jazeera ---
Africa sees winners and losers as Iran war pushes up oil prices
Al Jazeera ---
Passenger from Hantavirus-hit ship speaks to Al Jazeera from isolation
Al Jazeera ---
Austria shooting: At least three killed outside Linz restaurant
WION News ---
US, Iran reach deal to gradually open Strait of Hormuz: Report
WION News ---
Rubio meets Pope Leo at Vatican to defuse tensions with Trump
South China Morning Post ---
Nations race to trace passengers of hantavirus-hit cruise ship
South China Morning Post ---
US-Iran peace optimism fuels Asian stock market gains
South China Morning Post ---
Alaska 2025 tsunami was second-highest ever, taller than Empire State Building
South China Morning Post ---
Russia urges foreigners to leave Ukraine capital over Victory Day threat
South China Morning Post ---
US allies in Asia are looking to build middle-power coalitions
South China Morning Post ---
US strikes Iranian tanker amid reports Washington and Tehran near deal
South China Morning Post ---
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple concurrent crises including active Middle East conflict, Ukraine war escalation, international hantavirus outbreak, and heightened NATO-Russia tensions create a complex global risk environment.
