There are no serious national events at this time.
Active US-Iran military escalation with six consecutive nights of strikes and Iranian retaliation, combined with Ukraine's military-political crisis, intensifying Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and NATO nuclear threshold discussions, creates a dangerous near-term environment. Domestic threats include multiple severe weather events, while global energy security is threatened by Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure threat, and financial markets are volatile in response to geopolitical tensions.
LAST UPDATED 07-17-2026 @ 07:35AM (CDT)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
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London
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Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago---
warn Flood Warning
Effective 50 min agoUvalde, TX (Uvalde County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 50 min agoRosita North, TX (Maverick County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 50 min agoAsherton, TX (Dimmit County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 50 min agoPearsall, TX (Frio County) US
warn Flood Warning
Effective 50 min agoUvalde, TX (Uvalde County) US
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Special Weather Statement
Newport, WA
Effective 1 min agoExpires in 40 min
advi Air Quality Alert
Northwest One, DC
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 15 hr
advi Air Quality Alert
Arlington, VA
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 15 hr
advi Air Quality Alert
Columbia, MD
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 15 hr
advi Air Quality Alert
Londontowne, MD
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 15 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:10km) in Owen Fracture Zone Region 17/07/2026 12:01 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
Hadibu, SoqatraEffective 11 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Owen Fracture Zone Region 17/07/2026 11:48 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
Hadibu, SoqatraEffective 24 min ago
watc M 5.3 - 203 km N of Hadibu, Yemen
Hadibu, SoqatraEffective 34 min ago
watc M 4.6 - 206 km N of Hadibu, Yemen
Hadibu, SoqatraEffective 46 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.1607
0.06%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
63240.8
-0.83%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07192
-0.57%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1836.73
-1.42%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
74.74
-0.69%
Coinbase
DOW
52552.97
-0.20%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10560.89
-0.11%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24778.41
-0.55%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7533.77
-0.51%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.09
8.13%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
80.16
2.40%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4002.3
0.26%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52528
-0.49%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.855
2.07%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.765
1.76%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.851
1.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.925
1.32%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.642
2.25%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.662
3.71%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.423
2.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.823
4.43%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.832
0.02%
US EIA
Global financial markets are experiencing notable volatility and downward pressure across most sectors. The Volatility Index has surged 10.64% to 18.51, indicating elevated market uncertainty and risk sentiment. Major cryptocurrency assets have declined significantly, with Ethereum down 1.87%, Bitcoin down 1.48%, and Solana down 1.10%, reflecting broader risk-off sentiment. Equities show mixed but predominantly negative performance, with the Nikkei down 4.03%, S&P 500 down 0.51%, and DAX down 0.75%, while DOW Futures have declined 0.71%. Energy and fuel prices are rising noticeably, with crude oil up 1.19% to $79.21 per barrel and U.S. gasoline prices increasing across all regions (0.02% to 4.43%), suggesting growing supply concerns or demand pressures.
International travel advisory levels indicate significant risks in two countries with Level 4 (Do Not Travel) designations: Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), warranting careful consideration for potential travelers. Multiple countries maintain Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) status, including Cameroon, Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, and Moldova, reflecting ongoing security or health concerns. Most major developed nations and stable countries remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Space weather conditions are favorable with no current geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or elevated solar radiation detected.