(Advisory Center Logo) Advisory Center Status

There are no serious national events at this time.

Current global situation presents a multi-faceted landscape of moderate complexity. Weather advisories are widespread across the United States, with seismic activities recorded globally at moderate magnitudes. Financial markets are experiencing negative trends, and geopolitical tensions remain elevated. Strategic security challenges persist, particularly involving ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, with potential risks from Russia, China, and Iran. Diplomatic efforts are actively managing these complex international dynamics, focusing on conflict resolution and strategic monitoring.

LAST UPDATED 11-18-2025 @ 11:30AM (CST)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

12:30PM

Los Angeles

09:30AM

London

05:30PM

Moscow

08:30PM

Beijing

01:30AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

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

Effective 6 days ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

watc Flood Watch

Early, TX
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 16 hr

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min

warn Special Marine Warning

---
Effective 14 min ago Expires in 30 min

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 16 min ago Expires in 6 min

advi Dense Fog Advisory

Loxley, AL
Effective 16 min ago Expires in 8 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km) in Mid-Indian Ridge 18/11/2025 15:35 UTC, [unknown].

--- Effective 2 hr ago

watc M 4.4 - 114 km SW of Bushehr, Iran

Bushehr, Bushehr Effective 2 hr ago

watc M 5.4 - Mid-Indian Ridge

Mid-Indian Ridge Effective 2 hr ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
DOW
46184.56
-0.87%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9543.01
-1.37%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23173.05
-1.77%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6634.7
-0.57%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
48702.98
-3.22%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.68
5.81%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
59.93
0.03%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4063.5
-0.27%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46298
-0.79%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.4785
2.73%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
93388.05
1.40%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.16051
5.61%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3146.29
3.91%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
140.73
7.58%
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 markets showed negative trends, with major indices like S&P 500, DOW, FTSE 100, DAX, and Nikkei experiencing downward movements. Cryptocurrency markets showed mixed performance, with some tokens like Solana and Dogecoin showing positive gains, while others like Cardano experienced slight declines.

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
North Korea
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
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, including Ethiopia and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while others like Moldova and Jamaica were at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most global defense and space weather conditions remained at normal levels, with DEFCON status remaining at 5 (Green).

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Global tensions remain high with multiple geopolitical flashpoints emerging. Russia continues aggressive military operations in Ukraine, while tensions escalate in the Middle East with Houthi attacks and ongoing conflicts. Iran's internal political crisis adds complexity to nuclear negotiations. The international security landscape appears increasingly unstable, with potential for rapid escalation in multiple regions. US strategic interests are challenged by ongoing conflicts and regional instabilities, requiring careful diplomatic and military monitoring.

Archives

The latest website archives