There are no serious national events at this time.
The current global situation presents a complex landscape with multiple interconnected factors. Weather events are localized and primarily affecting communication and travel conditions. Seismic activity is moderate, with earthquakes ranging from 4.0 to 5.5 magnitudes across different regions, impacting populations to varying degrees. Financial markets show resilience, with cryptocurrency and major stock indices demonstrating positive trends. Geopolitically, tensions persist with ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, potential flashpoints involving Russia, Venezuela, and China, and complex diplomatic uncertainties. While no immediate catastrophic threats are evident, the international environment remains volatile and requires continuous monitoring.
LAST UPDATED 11-23-2025 @ 03:30PM (CST)
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Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
warn Storm Warning
Effective 9 hr agoBering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International Date Line
warn Storm Warning
Effective 9 hr agoBering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 9 min agoMorton, TX (Cochran County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 12 min agoHaskell, TX (Haskell County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 20 min agoMorton, TX (Cochran County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 29 min agoHaskell, TX (Haskell County) US
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 4 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Breckenridge, TX
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 15 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Morton, TX
Effective 9 min agoExpires in 15 min
advi Beach Hazards Statement
Coquille, OR
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 8 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Barview, OR
Effective 11 min agoExpires in 14 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:65.772km) in Indonesia 23/11/2025 20:40 UTC, 230 thousand in 100km.
Prigi, East JavaEffective 32 min ago
watc M 4.9 - 107 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia
Prigi, East JavaEffective 50 min ago
watc M 4.0 - 25 km SE of Kokhanok, Alaska
Anchor Point, AKEffective 1 hr ago
advi AVO Shishaldin YELLOW/ADVISORY - Small earthquakes, infrasound signals, and steam emissions continue.
King Cove, AKEffective 2 hr ago
watc AVO Great Sitkin ORANGE/WATCH - Slow eruption of lava within the summit crater continues.
---Effective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
DOW
46245.41
1.08%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9539.71
0.13%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23091.87
-0.80%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6602.99
0.98%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48625.88
-2.40%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.43
-11.32%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
58.06
---%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4079.5
---%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46321
---%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4138
2.30%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
87430
3.24%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.14635
4.41%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2827.44
2.13%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
132.54
3.94%
Coinbase
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.062
0.20%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.953
1.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.98
0.27%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.131
1.16%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.834
1.87%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.907
-0.10%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.6
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.949
1.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.12
-0.94%
US EIA
Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
-4.59%
Coinbase
Cryptocurrency markets are showing positive momentum, with Bitcoin up 3.24%, Ethereum up 2.13%, and Solana up 3.94%. Major stock indices like the S&P 500 and DOW are also experiencing gains, while the Nikkei and DAX show slight declines. The Volatility Index has decreased significantly by 11.32%.
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 others are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Global defense status remains at DEFCON 5, indicating a stable international security environment.
Global tensions remain extremely high with multiple potential flashpoints emerging simultaneously. Geopolitical instability is characterized by escalating conflicts in multiple regions, including Ukraine, Middle East, and potential Taiwan Strait confrontation. Ongoing military actions by Russia, Israel, and regional actors like Houthis indicate a volatile international security environment. Diplomatic efforts appear strained, with significant disagreements between global powers about conflict resolution strategies. The risk of localized conflicts expanding remains a critical concern for US national security interests.