extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Global conditions show elevated instability with concurrent threats including ongoing Ukraine conflict, regional Middle East tensions, emerging health concerns, and economic uncertainty, while domestic US threats remain localized to weather-related hazards. Financial markets remain resilient and military posture remains normal, with no imminent escalation to major power warfare. Sustained monitoring over the next 3-6 months is warranted given multiple developing risks.
LAST UPDATED 07-01-2026 @ 12:04noon (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
01:04PMLos Angeles
10:04AMLondon
06:04PMMoscow
08:04PMBeijing
01:04AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Indian River, MI (Cheboygan County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min ago Hubbard Lake, MI (Alcona County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 17 min ago Indian River, MI (Cheboygan County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 23 min ago Fond du Lac, WI (Fond du Lac County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 27 min ago Bay Harbor, MI (Emmet County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Special Weather Statement
Franklin, LA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 26 min
watc Flash Flood Watch
Townsend, MT
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr
watc Flood Watch
Dillon, MT
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 8 hr
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Indian River, MI
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 11 min
advi Heat Advisory
Manchester, TN
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 8 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:64.614km) in Japan 01/07/2026 16:15 UTC, 590 thousand in 100km.
Kuji, Iwate Effective 21 min ago
watc M 4.9 - 50 km ENE of Kuji, Japan
Kuji, Iwate Effective 48 min ago
ok M 2.7 - 14 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii
Pāhala, HI Effective 50 min ago
watc M 3.8 - 59 km S of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic
Boca de Yuma, La Altagracia Province Effective 60 min ago
watc M 3.6 - 57 km SSE of Boca de Yuma, Dominican Republic
Boca de Yuma, La Altagracia Province Effective 60 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.155
7.56%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
59832.38
2.24%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.073
1.45%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1612
2.71%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
77.08
4.80%
Coinbase
DOW
52520.78
0.39%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10478.34
-0.18%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
25040.28
0.18%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7505.38
0.08%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
70474.96
0.59%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
16.01
-2.67%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
68.37
-1.63%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4086.5
1.19%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52942
0.52%
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 financial markets demonstrate modest positive momentum with cryptocurrency and equity indices showing mixed but generally favorable performance. Leading cryptocurrency gains include Cardano up 7.63%, Solana up 5.21%, and Ethereum up 3.13%, while Bitcoin gained 2.66%. Equity markets show broad strength with the DOW up 0.58%, Nikkei up 0.59%, and S&P 500 up 0.21%, though the FTSE 100 declined 0.18%. Precious metals show strength with gold up 1.48%, while crude oil declined 1.83%. Volatility has decreased with the Volatility Index down 2.25%, reflecting market confidence. Gasoline prices have declined nationally, with most regions experiencing decreases ranging from 0.93% to 3.38%, though the Lower Atlantic region showed a modest increase of 0.64%.
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
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
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
Pakistan
Level 3
Somalia
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
Nigeria
Level 3
Turkey
Level 2
Mali
Level 4
Canada
Level 1
Ireland
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Rwanda
Level 3
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Uganda
Level 4
International travel advisories reflect a generally stable geopolitical environment with three nations requiring heightened caution. Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory, while Nicaragua and Kuwait are assessed at Level 3, recommending reconsideration of travel plans. Multiple nations including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova are at Level 2, suggesting increased caution for travelers. The current DEFCON status remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating normal operations and no elevated military threat posture. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events, maintaining normal space weather conditions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russian attacks kill three in Ukraine as Kyiv hits another oil refinery
Al Jazeera ---
!!! NATO and Ukraine seeking weapons to target Russian airfields – Moscow
Russia Today ---
!!! FRANCE 24 meets families desperately searching for Venezuela earthquake missing
France24 ---
!!! Person in UK tested for suspected Ebola amid rising Africa outbreak
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US will refuse to renew USMCA as China becomes fault line in North America trade review
South China Morning Post ---
!!! A US missile killed Iranian schoolchildren 4 months ago. Still, no one accepts blame
South China Morning Post ---
French government to face no-confidence vote over handling of deadly heatwave
France24 ---
Spain records more than 1,000 excess deaths due to June heatwave
France24 ---
FRANCE 24 meets families desperately searching for Venezuela earthquake missing
France24 ---
Despite agreement with Israel, situation in Lebanon remains unchanged
France24 ---
NATO and Ukraine seeking weapons to target Russian airfields – Moscow
Russia Today ---
UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent meeting on Sudan crisis
Al Jazeera ---
Orange lava flows stream from Mount Etna
Al Jazeera ---
Russian attacks kill three in Ukraine as Kyiv hits another oil refinery
Al Jazeera ---
Rescuers race to reach survivors in Venezuela
Al Jazeera ---
A US missile killed Iranian schoolchildren 4 months ago. Still, no one accepts blame
South China Morning Post ---
Person in UK tested for suspected Ebola amid rising Africa outbreak
South China Morning Post ---
US will refuse to renew USMCA as China becomes fault line in North America trade review
South China Morning Post ---
Venezuela survivors pulled from rubble days after quakes
South China Morning Post ---
Leader of outlawed group arrested in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after deadly protests
Associated Press ---
Asian shares trade mixed while the dollar hits a 40-year high against the yen
Associated Press ---
Roof of tutoring center collapses in eastern Pakistan, killing at least 14 children, police say
Associated Press ---
Active warfare in Ukraine, major natural disasters in Venezuela, emerging health threats, and escalating US-China economic tensions present a complex risk environment.
