warn Tornado Warning
Effective 9 min ago Evansdale, IA (Black Hawk County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
The United States is actively engaged in direct military conflict with Iran with confirmed casualties, occurring simultaneously with multiple escalating regional conflicts globally including Russia-Ukraine, China-Philippines tensions, and Israel-Gaza operations. These concurrent dangerous events present significant risk of rapid escalation in the near term. Domestic weather threats remain localized without systemic implications.
LAST UPDATED 07-20-2026 @ 04:32PM (CDT)World Clock
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12:32AMBeijing
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The most severe events and alertswarn Tornado Warning
Effective 22 min ago Evansdale, IA (Black Hawk County) US
advi Local Area Emergency
Effective 32 min ago Capitan, NM (Lincoln County) US
warn Tornado Warning
Effective 35 min ago Evansdale, IA (Black Hawk County) US
extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Events
The most recent eventsok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in South Of Kermadec Islands 20/07/2026 20:44 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 24 min ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:10km) in Pacific-Antarctic Ridge 20/07/2026 05:38 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
--- Effective 33 min ago
watc M 5.0 - south of the Kermadec Islands
south of the Kermadec Islands Effective 48 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1687
1.75%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
65236.64
0.86%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07206
-0.33%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1901.4
1.63%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
77.78
1.90%
Coinbase
DOW
51839.26
-0.59%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10524.76
-0.71%
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DAX
24846.69
0.06%
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S&P 500
7443.28
-0.19%
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Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
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Volatility Index
18.65
-0.64%
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Crude Oil
82.52
0.90%
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Gold
4012.8
-0.15%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52070
-0.58%
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
Cryptocurrency markets show modest gains with Solana up 1.99%, Ethereum up 1.75%, Cardano up 1.57%, and Bitcoin up 1.09%. Equity markets are mixed, with the Nikkei experiencing a notable decline of 4.03%, FTSE 100 down 0.71%, and DOW down 0.55%, while the DAX is slightly positive at 0.06%. The S&P 500 remains relatively stable with a marginal decline of 0.03%. Energy markets show upward pressure with crude oil rising 1.14% to $82.71 per barrel, while gasoline prices across all U.S. regions have increased 2.0% to 4.4%. Gold prices have declined slightly by 0.21%. Market volatility, as measured by the VIX, has decreased 4.69%, indicating reduced investor anxiety.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Eswatini
Level 2
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Spain
Level 2
Cuba
Level 2
Australia
Level 1
Georgia
Level 1
Cameroon
Level 2
Nicaragua
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Latvia
Level 1
Paraguay
Level 1
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Level 4
Argentina
Level 1
Saint Lucia
Level 2
Eswatini
Level 2
Haiti
Level 4
Malta
Level 1
Niger
Level 4
French Guiana
Level 1
Malaysia
Level 1
Federated States of Micronesia
Level 1
Federated States of Micronesia
Level 1
Montserrat
Level 1
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Level 1
Thailand
Level 1
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Level 1
Samoa
Level 1
Ghana
Level 2
Indonesia
Level 2
Turks and Caicos Islands
Level 2
Gabon
Level 1
Norway
Level 1
Pakistan
Level 1
Malawi
Level 1
Burkina Faso
Level 1
Kuwait
Level 3
Oman
Level 3
Venezuela
Level 3
Russia
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
El Salvador
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Vietnam
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
Jamaica
Level 2
Slovakia
Level 1
Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory, representing the most severe travel warning. Nicaragua is classified at Level 3 Reconsider Travel status. Six nations are at Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution, including Cameroon, Cuba, Eswatini, Moldova, Spain, and Togo. The majority of monitored countries maintain Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions status. Space weather conditions remain stable with no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events reported. The current DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating no elevated military threat posture.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Ukraine fires 400 missiles at Moscow after deadly Russian attacks
France24 ---
!!! US delays nightly Iran bombing until after World Cup final
Russia Today ---
!!! US air defenses struggling against Iranian missiles – media
Russia Today ---
!!! Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Petrol prices climb as US–Iran tensions disrupt markets
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard
Al Jazeera ---
Fears over Gulf shipping and water rise as US-Iran trade strikes
France24 ---
Ukraine fires 400 missiles at Moscow after deadly Russian attacks
France24 ---
Residents evacuated as the south of France burns
France24 ---
At least six dead after earthquake hits Peru's Andes
France24 ---
US delays nightly Iran bombing until after World Cup final
Russia Today ---
US air defenses struggling against Iranian missiles – media
Russia Today ---
Strait of Hormuz crisis: What is the current state of the waterway?
Russia Today ---
South African leader pledges billions to tackle water crisis
Russia Today ---
Putin thanks North Korea for helping liberate Russian territory
Russia Today ---
Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia
Al Jazeera ---
Petrol prices climb as US–Iran tensions disrupt markets
Al Jazeera ---
Israeli air strike injures 14 in Gaza City
Al Jazeera ---
Philippine sailor injured during clash with Chinese coast guard
Al Jazeera ---
At least 25 killed as floods and landslides hit northern India
Al Jazeera ---
Iran says diplomatic efforts ongoing via mediators amid fighting with US
Al Jazeera ---
4 Indians killed, 1 in critical condition after attack on ship at Ukrainian port
WION News ---
Indus treaty can no longer function in its current form, says India
WION News ---
Children describe how Nigerian militants moving south are seizing more young captives
Associated Press ---
North Korea paves way for possible Kim trip to Moscow
South China Morning Post ---
Lockheed Martin launches cheaper Patriot missile as air defence demand surges
South China Morning Post ---
Ukraine blames Russia for deadly strike on Turkish cargo ship
South China Morning Post ---
US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq
South China Morning Post ---
Israelis march to Gaza border demanding re-establishment of settlements
South China Morning Post ---
At least 6 dead, 21 injured after 2 earthquakes hit Peru
South China Morning Post ---
Kyiv pounded in Russian missile barrage as air defences run low
South China Morning Post ---
France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences
South China Morning Post ---
Multiple concurrent global crises demand elevated civilian preparedness: US-Iran military confrontation, Ukraine war escalation, maritime shipping threats, natural disasters, and regional conflicts worldwide.
