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There are no serious national events at this time.

Current global situation presents a multi-faceted landscape of moderate geopolitical tension and localized environmental challenges. Weather-related advisories are active across multiple US regions, indicating potential localized disruptions. Seismic activity is present globally but currently classified as low-risk. Market conditions remain relatively stable with modest fluctuations. Geopolitical tensions are elevated, particularly concerning ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, provocative actions by Venezuela and Iran, and strategic posturing by China and Russia. While no immediate catastrophic threats are evident, the potential for escalation and regional instability remains significant.

LAST UPDATED 11-13-2025 @ 12:30noon (CST)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

01:30PM

Los Angeles

10:30AM

London

06:30PM

Moscow

09:30PM

Beijing

02:30AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Storm Warning

Effective 6 hr ago Unalaska, AK (Aleutians West Census Area) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 7 hr ago Westhaven-Moonstone, CA (Humboldt County) US

warn Storm Warning

Effective 7 hr ago Fort Bragg, CA (Mendocino County) US

ok Volatility Index is up 8.85208%, currently at 19.06

Effective 45 min ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Chatham, MA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 14 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Provincetown, MA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 14 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Dennis, MA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 14 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

West Yarmouth, MA
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 14 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok M 2.6 - 15 km ENE of Ocotillo, CA

Seeley, CA Effective 59 min ago

ok M 2.5 - 85 km NW of Alatna, Alaska

85 km NW of Alatna, Alaska Effective 2 hr ago

watc HVO Kilauea ORANGE/WATCH - Glow continued from both the south and north vents overnight. Preliminary models suggest the most likely forecast window for episode 37 is November 22-29.

Volcano, HI Effective 2 hr ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.5269
-3.43%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
99357.84
-2.24%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.16447
-3.34%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3234.1
-5.27%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
146.46
-4.50%
Coinbase
DOW
47793.7
-0.96%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9807.68
-1.05%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24041.62
-1.39%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6767.15
-1.22%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
51281.83
0.43%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.06
8.85%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
58.88
0.67%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4209.6
-0.09%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47947
-0.87%
Yahoo Finance
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 markets are experiencing a downturn, with major indices showing negative trends. The DOW, S&P 500, and DAX are all down between 0.9% and 1.4%. Cryptocurrency markets are also declining, with Bitcoin down 1.16% and Ethereum down 3.41%. The Volatility Index is up, indicating increased market uncertainty. The Nikkei and Crude Oil remain relatively stable with slight positive movements.

Data

The latest global data
Ethiopia
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Burundi
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Moldova
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Uzbekistan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bhutan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Jamaica
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Portugal
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Anguilla
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Greece
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sweden
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Fiji
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Laos
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
minor
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
minor
NOAA SWPC
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
DEFCON Warning System
South Africa
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Central African Republic
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Egypt
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Niger
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Tanzania
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mali
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Dominican Republic
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
NWS
Antarctica
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sri Lanka
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Ecuador
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Romania
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Spain
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bulgaria
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Croatia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Italy
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lebanon
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sao Tome and Principe
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
United Kingdom
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Equatorial Guinea
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Maldives
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Canada
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Korea
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Madagascar
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Barbados
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sierra Leone
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nepal
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Armenia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Belarus
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sint Eustatius
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Current global travel advisories indicate heightened caution for several countries. Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea are at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status. Countries like Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution'. Most other monitored countries remain at Level 1 'Normal Precautions'. Space weather conditions show minor solar radiation and geomagnetic storm watches, with DEFCON status remaining at Level 5 (Green).

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Global security tensions remain elevated with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, escalating risks of broader regional instability. Russia continues aggressive military actions against Ukraine, while the Middle East conflict shows no signs of immediate resolution. Iran's internal political crisis adds complexity to already fragile geopolitical dynamics. Emerging security challenges include potential nuclear proliferation risks and regional military confrontations that could draw in major global powers.

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