extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago ---
There are no serious national events at this time.
The US faces an active military conflict with Iran involving ongoing reciprocal strikes and explicit threats of infrastructure attacks, creating immediate risks of broader escalation and severe global economic disruption through disrupted energy markets. Multiple domestic natural disaster threats including regional flooding and extreme heat require local preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 07-23-2026 @ 04:01AM (CDT)World Clock
At time of updateWashington, D.C.
05:01AMLos Angeles
02:01AMLondon
10:01AMMoscow
12:01PMBeijing
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The most severe events and alertsAlerts
The most recent alertswatc Flood Watch
Edenton, NC
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Beach Hazards Statement
Markham, TX
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 8 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Palacios, TX
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 8 hr
warn Tropical Storm Warning
Freeport, TX
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 8 hr
Events
The most recent eventsok M 2.8 - 7 km S of Brawley, CA
Brawley, CA Effective 6 min ago
watc M 3.4 - 7 km S of Brawley, CA
Brawley, CA Effective 12 min ago
watc Orange notification for tropical cyclone ELEVEN-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 17.242 million .
--- Effective 22 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataCardano (ADA)
0.1732
-0.69%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
65503.62
-0.88%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07227
-0.93%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1918.6
-0.77%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
77.26
-0.89%
Coinbase
DOW
52218.58
-0.01%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10708.6
-0.08%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
24994
-0.64%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7498.96
-0.14%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
66422.6
0.46%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
17.78
6.85%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
89.49
3.06%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4094.8
-1.38%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
52181
-0.51%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.001
3.79%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.924
4.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.011
4.15%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.098
4.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.791
4.09%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.78
3.22%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.588
4.82%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.956
3.48%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.983
3.13%
US EIA
Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing broad-based declines with Bitcoin down 0.72% to $65,612, Ethereum down 0.68% to $1,920, Solana down 0.72% to $77.39, and Dogecoin down 0.77% to $0.072. U.S. equities are mixed with the S&P 500 down 0.14% and DOW down marginally 0.01%, while European markets outperform with FTSE 100 up 1.24% and DAX up 0.58%. Most significantly, U.S. gasoline prices have spiked 3.1%-4.8% across all regions, with Gulf Coast averaging $3.59 and West Coast at $4.98 per gallon. Crude oil is up 1.46% to $88.10, while gold is down 0.54%. Volatility Index declined 2.40% to 16.64, indicating stabilizing market conditions despite price movements.
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
Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 Do Not Travel status, representing the highest US State Department travel advisory level. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 Reconsider Travel status. Several nations are at Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution, including Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, Eswatini, Togo, and Moldova. Most other countries reviewed maintain Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions status. Space weather monitoring shows no active geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, or solar radiation events at this time.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interest!!! Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant after Hormuz attacks
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Houthis target Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening another Iran war chokepoint
South China Morning Post ---
!!! DR Congo Ebola death toll passes 1,000 in fastest outbreak on record
South China Morning Post ---
!!! US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says
South China Morning Post ---
!!! Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks
France24 ---
!!! US attacks Iran for 12th night as the House approves defence spending
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Renewed US-Iran strikes: Is a major war looming?
Russia Today ---
!!! Iran war live: US kills 2, wounds 11; Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers
Al Jazeera ---
!!! Wildfires ravage Spain, France and Italy, killing three firefighters
France24 ---
!!! Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead
Al Jazeera ---
Heatwave-fuelled wildfires rage in southern France, Italy and Spain
South China Morning Post ---
Houthis target Saudi tankers in Red Sea, threatening another Iran war chokepoint
South China Morning Post ---
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridge or power plant after Hormuz attacks
South China Morning Post ---
DR Congo Ebola death toll passes 1,000 in fastest outbreak on record
South China Morning Post ---
US war in Iran has cost US$37.5 billion so far, Pentagon chief Hegseth says
South China Morning Post ---
Middle East live: Houthi rebels claim attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea
France24 ---
Wildfires ravage Spain, France and Italy, killing three firefighters
France24 ---
Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks
France24 ---
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed over 1,000 people
France24 ---
India summons Russian diplomat after 4 sailors killed in Odessa port attack
Russia Today ---
Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada
Russia Today ---
Renewed US-Iran strikes: Is a major war looming?
Russia Today ---
US attacks Iran for 12th night as the House approves defence spending
Al Jazeera ---
Saudi Arabia and US agree to landmark nuclear deal for civilian purposes
Al Jazeera ---
Israel building earthen barrier in Gaza to entrench division of the enclave
Al Jazeera ---
Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead
Al Jazeera ---
Five soldiers killed in southern Thailand checkpoint attack
Al Jazeera ---
Armed attackers kill more than 20 in northwest Nigeria
Al Jazeera ---
Spain and France battle raging wildfires, face high risk of more
Al Jazeera ---
US House passes $1.15 trillion military bill expanding Israel cooperation
Al Jazeera ---
Iran war live: US kills 2, wounds 11; Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers
Al Jazeera ---
Ukrainian drone wrecks strategic Russian bomber 800km inside the country
WION News ---
Escalating US-Iran military conflict, Houthi attacks on global shipping, the ongoing Ukraine war, and multiple major natural disasters are creating a complex crisis environment with significant implications for global stability and US security interests.
