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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 update

Washington, D.C.

04:30AM

Los Angeles

01:30AM

London

09:30AM

Moscow

12:30PM

Beijing

05:30PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel

Effective 5 days ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min

advi Winter Weather Advisory

Lancaster, OH
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 5 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Newport, RI
Effective 12 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Hull, MA
Effective 12 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Dennis, MA
Effective 12 min ago Expires in 8 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok 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 data
DOW
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 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
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
DEFCON Warning System
Japan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
South Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
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
Comoros
Level 2
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
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
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.

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