There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation indicates multiple low-level risks across geopolitical, environmental, and economic domains. Weather advisories are active in multiple US regions with localized impact. Seismic activity is moderate with several earthquakes recorded globally, but no catastrophic events detected. Cryptocurrency and stock markets show mixed performance with minor fluctuations. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated, particularly in Ukraine and the Middle East, with ongoing diplomatic and military positioning. Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, suggesting regional instability. No immediate large-scale threats are currently evident, but continuous monitoring is recommended.
LAST UPDATED 11-17-2025 @ 01:30PM (CST)
World Clock
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Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min agoWarsaw, MO (Benton County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 21 min agoWarsaw, MO (Benton County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 33 min agoWarsaw, MO (Benton County) US
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 days ago---
ok Volatility Index is up 12.355021%, currently at 22.28
Effective 8 min ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 6 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Warsaw, MO
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 15 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Hybla Valley, VA
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 3 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Santa Paula, CA
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 16 s
Events
The most recent events
watc M 5.5 - 107 km E of Miyako, Japan
Miyako, IwateEffective 24 min ago
ok M 2.8 - 49 km NNW of Rachel, Nevada
Alamo, NVEffective 1 hr ago
watc HVO Kilauea ORANGE/WATCH - The Kīlauea summit eruption is paused. Glow continued from the south and north vents overnight. The current forecast window for episode 37 is November 21–25.
Volcano, HIEffective 2 hr ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:128.024km) in Nicaragua 17/11/2025 17:23 UTC, 3.7 million in 100km.
Ciudad Sandino, Managua DepartmentEffective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.4641
-4.17%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
92077.34
-2.24%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15336
-3.21%
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Ethereum (ETH)
3009.3
-2.68%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
129.63
-5.43%
Coinbase
DOW
46698.32
-0.95%
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FTSE 100
9675.43
-0.24%
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DAX
23590.52
-1.20%
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S&P 500
6674.5
-0.89%
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Nikkei
50323.91
-0.10%
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Volatility Index
22.28
12.36%
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Crude Oil
59.99
-0.17%
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Gold
4061
-0.81%
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DOW Futures
46796
-0.92%
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 show mixed and slightly negative trends, with the DOW, Nikkei, FTSE 100, and DAX experiencing minor declines. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing slight downward movements. The Volatility Index is up 3.38%, indicating increased market uncertainty.
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Defense and space weather conditions remain at normal levels, with DEFCON 5 status maintained.
Global tensions remain elevated with multiple potential flashpoints emerging. The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to intensify, with Russia conducting large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian territories. Simultaneously, geopolitical tensions are rising in the Asia-Pacific region, with China escalating rhetoric and military posturing around Taiwan and Japan. Strategic military developments, including missile silo expansions and potential conflict scenarios, suggest an increasingly unstable international security environment. The risk of regional conflicts spreading or triggering broader international confrontations remains significant.