extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 days ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
The current global situation presents a multi-faceted landscape of potential risks and challenges. Weather emergencies are widespread across the United States, with significant flood and thunderstorm activities. Seismic activity is notable globally, with multiple earthquakes recorded across different regions. Market conditions show volatility, with downward trends in major indices and cryptocurrency markets. Geopolitical tensions remain high, with active conflicts in Ukraine, maritime tensions in the Red Sea, and ongoing volatility in the Middle East. The Gaza situation continues to be complex, while emerging health risks like the Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia add additional layers of concern. While no single catastrophic event is imminent, the combination of environmental, geopolitical, and economic factors suggests a need for heightened awareness and preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 11-18-2025 @ 03:30AM (CST)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
04:30AMLos Angeles
01:30AMLondon
09:30AMMoscow
12:30PMBeijing
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The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min
advi Winter Weather Advisory
Lancaster, OH
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advi Small Craft Advisory
Newport, RI
Effective 12 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Hull, MA
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advi Small Craft Advisory
Dennis, MA
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Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:45.026km) in Japan 18/11/2025 08:21 UTC, 30 thousand in 100km.
Hitokawame, Aomori Effective 36 min ago
watc M 4.8 - 105 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan
Hitokawame, Aomori Effective 1 hr ago
ok M 2.6 - 4 km SE of San Ramon, CA
San Ramon, CA Effective 1 hr ago
ok Green notification for tropical cyclone FIVE-25. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
Wurrumiyanga, Northern Territory Effective 1 hr ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:35km) in United States 18/11/2025 07:08 UTC, 1 thousand in 100km.
Sand Point, AK Effective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataDOW
46590.24
-1.18%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9577.45
-1.01%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23283.72
-1.30%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6672.41
-0.92%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48702.98
-3.22%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.57
5.32%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
59.59
-0.53%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4022.1
-1.29%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46506
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4668
0.21%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
90986.13
-1.21%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15593
2.59%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3041.93
0.46%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
137.18
4.86%
Coinbase
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.056
1.23%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.912
-0.17%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.972
1.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.095
1.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.782
-1.45%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.91
2.90%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.599
3.50%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.909
-0.99%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.159
0.75%
US EIA
Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
-4.59%
Coinbase
Global financial markets showed negative trends, with major indices like DOW, S&P 500, FTSE 100, and DAX experiencing downward movements between 0.23% and 3.22%. Cryptocurrency markets showed mixed performance, with some tokens like Solana showing gains while Bitcoin experienced a decline.
Data
The latest global dataEthiopia
Level 3
Burundi
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Uzbekistan
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
Portugal
Level 1
Anguilla
Level 1
Greece
Level 1
Sweden
Level 2
Fiji
Level 1
Laos
Level 2
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
Japan
Level 1
South Sudan
Level 4
South Africa
Level 1
Central African Republic
Level 4
Egypt
Level 1
Comoros
Level 2
Niger
Level 4
Tanzania
Level 3
Mali
Level 4
Dominican Republic
Level 1
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
Antarctica
Level 1
Sudan
Level 4
Sri Lanka
Level 2
Ecuador
Level 2
Romania
Level 1
Spain
Level 1
Bulgaria
Level 1
Croatia
Level 1
Italy
Level 1
Lebanon
Level 4
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
United Kingdom
Level 1
Equatorial Guinea
Level 2
Maldives
Level 2
Canada
Level 1
South Korea
Level 1
Madagascar
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Sierra Leone
Level 2
Nepal
Level 3
Armenia
Level 2
Belarus
Level 4
Travel advisories were issued for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while countries like Moldova, Jamaica, and Sweden were at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Defense and space weather conditions remained stable at DEFCON 5 and with no significant solar or geomagnetic disturbances.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine claims Russia is developing 120,000 guided missiles in 2025
WION ---
!!! Russia could strike NATO much earlier than predicted – German defense chief
Russia Today ---
!!! UN approves US plan authorising international stabilisation force in Gaza
France24 ---
!!! Houthi rebels storm UN offices in Yemen, detain employees
SCMP ---
Western aid cuts could cause 22.6 million deaths by 2030, study warns
France24 ---
Gunmen abduct 25 girls from a Nigerian high school
France24 ---
Taliban asks world for help in wake of Afghanistan earthquake
SCMP ---
Death toll from earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passes 800
SCMP ---
Global security tensions remain high with multiple flashpoints emerging simultaneously. The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to escalate, with significant missile development concerns. The Middle East remains volatile, with UN interventions in Gaza and increasing maritime tensions in the Red Sea. Humanitarian crises are developing in multiple regions, including Afghanistan and Nigeria, while geopolitical risks continue to challenge international stability. Military and diplomatic tensions suggest a complex and potentially dangerous global security environment requiring close monitoring and strategic preparedness.
