extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
Multiple active military conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, coupled with imminent escalation warnings, rising energy costs, and acute severe weather in the southeastern United States, present a convergence of geopolitical and domestic threats. Economic disruptions from energy supply instability are anticipated within weeks, while severe weather poses immediate danger to affected US populations.
LAST UPDATED 05-07-2026 @ 06:34AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
07:34AMLos Angeles
04:34AMLondon
12:34PMMoscow
02:34PMBeijing
07:34PMUrgent
The most severe events and alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min ago Andalusia, AL (Covington County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 14 min ago New Brockton, AL (Coffee County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 30 min ago New Brockton, AL (Coffee County) US
Alerts
The most recent alertswarn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Andalusia, AL
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 40 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 8 min ago Expires in 2 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
New Brockton, AL
Effective 14 min ago Expires in 40 min
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 18 min ago Expires in 8 min
warn Freeze Warning
Springfield, CO
Effective 23 min ago Expires in 2 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Katherine South, Northern Territory Effective 34 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Katherine East, Northern Territory Effective 34 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Roebuck, Western Australia Effective 34 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Halls Creek, Western Australia Effective 34 min ago
ok Green forest fire notification in Australia
Roebuck, Western Australia Effective 34 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.2666
-0.07%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
80706.1
-0.90%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.11098
-1.30%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2321.41
-1.24%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
88.89
-0.29%
Coinbase
DOW
49910.59
1.24%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10367.68
-0.68%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24870.29
-0.19%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7365.12
1.46%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
62833.84
5.58%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.5
0.63%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
92.43
-2.79%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4742
1.02%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
50058
0.05%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.452
7.98%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.251
7.40%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.378
7.12%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.42
7.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.113
7.75%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.399
13.26%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.902
6.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.359
8.54%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.583
3.16%
US EIA
U.S. gasoline prices are experiencing significant upward pressure across all regions, with the Midwest reporting the highest increase at 13.26% to $4.399 per gallon and the national average up 7.98% to $4.452 per gallon. Major stock indices show mixed performance with the Nikkei leading gains at 5.58% and the S&P 500 up 1.46%, while cryptocurrency markets demonstrate slight weakness with Bitcoin down 0.04%, Ethereum down 0.50%, and Dogecoin down 0.74%. Oil prices declined 1.14% to $94.00 per barrel, while gold appreciated 1.11% to $4,746.30. The Volatility Index increased 1.04% to 17.57, reflecting moderate market uncertainty.
Data
The latest global dataTogo
Level 2
Singapore
Level 1
Afghanistan
Level 4
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
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
Rwanda
Level 2
Lebanon
Level 4
Iceland
Level 1
Jordan
Level 3
Burkina Faso
Level 4
Chad
Level 1
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
New Zealand
Level 1
Lithuania
Level 1
Bolivia
Level 2
Turkey
Level 2
Azerbaijan
Level 3
Chad
Level 4
Malaysia
Level 1
Mauritius
Level 1
Oman
Level 1
Haiti
Level 4
Hungary
Level 1
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Trinidad and Tobago
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Bermuda
Level 1
Oman
Level 3
Luxembourg
Level 1
Nigeria
Level 3
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 3
Three nations maintain Level 4 Do Not Travel designations: Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Burkina Faso, reflecting critical security and safety concerns. Two nations are at Level 3 Reconsider Travel status: Nicaragua and Jordan, indicating substantial risks requiring careful consideration. Five countries maintain Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution advisories: Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, and Rwanda. The remainder of monitored nations are at Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions, indicating stable conditions. No geomagnetic storms, solar radiation alerts, or radio blackout events are currently reported, indicating normal space weather conditions.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US strikes Iranian tanker amid reports Washington and Tehran near deal
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Iran releases video said to show US drone shot down over Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
!!! French warship moves towards Hormuz for possible defensive mission
Al Jazeera ---
DRC leader Tshisekedi hints at possible rule beyond second term amid eastern war
France24 ---
Terrorist attack kills 23 Chadian soldiers
Russia Today ---
Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US peace proposal
France24 ---
Iran releases video said to show US drone shot down over Hormuz
Al Jazeera ---
French warship moves towards Hormuz for possible defensive mission
Al Jazeera ---
Aid cuts, drought and conflict leave Somalis desperate
Al Jazeera ---
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire
South China Morning Post ---
US strikes Iranian tanker amid reports Washington and Tehran near deal
South China Morning Post ---
Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
Associated Press ---
Multiple active regional conflicts are escalating, with particular concern in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
