extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military conflict between the US and Iran with strikes and missile attacks is currently occurring in the Middle East, while the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues with civilian infrastructure targeting and regional instability threatens wider destabilization. Concurrent natural disasters including tropical storm development, significant earthquakes, and volcanic unrest are creating compounding risks to civilian safety.
LAST UPDATED 07-19-2026 @ 06:35PM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
07:35PMLos Angeles
04:35PMLondon
12:35AMMoscow
02:35AMBeijing
07:35AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 1 min ago ---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 3 min ago Lincoln, ND (Burleigh County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 4 min ago Mandan, ND (Morton County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 7 min ago Crow Agency, MT (Big Horn County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 9 min ago Carson, ND (Grant County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Flash Flood Warning
Sierra Blanca, TX
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 2 hr
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Lincoln, ND
Effective 3 min ago Expires in 40 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Mandan, ND
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 40 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Dickens, TX
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 25 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Pickens, SC
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 40 min
Events
The most recent eventswatc M 4.3 - 81 km WNW of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina
San Antonio de los Cobres, Salta Effective 27 min ago
watc M 4.5 - 77 km NNW of Pārūn, Afghanistan
Kuran wa Munjan, Badakhshan Effective 36 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1662
-0.30%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
64701.15
-0.15%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07229
-0.30%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1871.1
0.51%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
76.35
1.18%
Coinbase
DOW
52146.42
-0.77%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10600.37
0.27%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24830.98
-0.34%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7457.69
-1.01%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.77
12.19%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
83.89
2.58%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
3995.4
-0.58%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52315
-0.11%
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
The Volatility Index has spiked 12.19%, indicating elevated market turbulence and investor uncertainty. Major U.S. equity indices are experiencing downward pressure with the S&P 500 down 1.01%, DOW down 0.77%, and the Nikkei experiencing a notable 4.03% decline in Asian markets. Cryptocurrency markets show minor declines with Bitcoin down 0.53%, Cardano down 0.42%, and Dogecoin down 0.34%, while Ethereum and Solana remain slightly positive. Gasoline prices across all U.S. regions have increased significantly, ranging from 0.02% to 4.43%, with the Rocky Mountain region experiencing the largest increase. Crude oil and gold remain stable at current levels, providing some commodity market stability amid broader volatility.
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 highest travel risk category for U.S. citizens. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status, reflecting increased regional concerns. Multiple countries remain at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. Space weather monitoring shows no current threats with geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, and solar radiation all at normal levels. The current DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating normal peacetime posture with no elevated military tensions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! 2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles
France24 ---
!!! 'Could be bombed at any moment': What Iran's Araghchi told Witkoff during talks
WION News ---
!!! Iran and the US are already fighting their next war
Russia Today ---
!!! Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Kuwait, Bahrain respond to Iranian attacks amid growing escalation
France24 ---
US announces death of another service member, Jordan summons Iranian envoy over attacks
France24 ---
Israel says Iran missile towards Jordan's Aqaba intercepted
France24 ---
Russia hits Kyiv with ballistic missiles
France24 ---
Kuwait, Bahrain respond to Iranian attacks amid growing escalation
France24 ---
Russian MOD lists targets in latest Ukraine barrage
Russia Today ---
Iran and the US are already fighting their next war
Russia Today ---
Ukraine could suffer military defeat – senior commander
Russia Today ---
Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five
Al Jazeera ---
Indian Embassy urges citizens to postpone Iran travel, consider leaving Tehran
WION News ---
'Could be bombed at any moment': What Iran's Araghchi told Witkoff during talks
WION News ---
Iran claims US strike on nuclear power plant under construction
WION News ---
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say
Associated Press ---
2 US troops dead, 1 missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan
South China Morning Post ---
Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador
South China Morning Post ---
US and Iran attack infrastructure, raising fears of escalation
South China Morning Post ---
At least 50 Malian soldiers killed in attack on military convoy
Al Jazeera ---
Multiple active conflicts and natural disasters are creating an escalating global threat environment, with US-Iran military operations and Ukrainian warfare occurring simultaneously.
