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There are no serious national events at this time.

Current global situation presents a complex landscape of moderate risks across multiple domains. Weather advisories are active in the Great Lakes region with winter storm warnings. Seismic activity is moderate, with several earthquakes recorded globally and ongoing volcanic monitoring in Alaska. Financial markets show slight downturns with modest volatility. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated, particularly concerning the Ukraine conflict, China's military expansion, and potential maritime security challenges in the Red Sea. Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, indicating regional instability. While no immediate catastrophic threats are evident, the potential for escalation in international tensions remains significant.

LAST UPDATED 11-17-2025 @ 12:00midnight (CST)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

01:00AM

Los Angeles

10:00PM

London

06:00AM

Moscow

09:00AM

Beijing

02:00PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

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

Effective 4 days ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Swanquarter, NC
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 3 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Columbia, NC
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 59 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Nags Head, NC
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 11 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Buxton, NC
Effective 11 min ago Expires in 6 hr

Events

The most recent events

ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Ecuador 17/11/2025 05:06 UTC, 3 thousand in 100km.

Puerto Villamil, Galápagos Effective 28 min ago

ok M 2.5 - 4 km S of Pāhala, Hawaii

Pāhala, HI Effective 46 min ago

watc M 4.7 - 87 km NW of Puerto Villamil, Ecuador

Puerto Villamil, Galápagos Effective 54 min ago

ok M 2.9 - 12 km W of Denali Park, Alaska

Healy, AK Effective 1 hr ago

watc M 4.2 - 35 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador

Puerto El Triunfo, Usulután Effective 2 hr ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.4914
1.47%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
95069.26
0.94%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.16118
1.72%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3182.5
2.92%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
140.52
2.52%
Coinbase
DOW
47147.48
-0.65%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9698.37
-1.11%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23876.55
-0.69%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6734.11
-0.05%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
50262.33
-0.23%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
19.83
-0.85%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
59.46
-1.05%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4059.3
-0.85%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47268
0.08%
Yahoo Finance
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 show mixed performance with slight declines in major indices like S&P 500, DOW, Nikkei, and DAX. Cryptocurrency markets are experiencing positive momentum, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, and Solana showing upward trends. Commodities like gold and crude oil are experiencing minor downturns.

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
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
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
São Tomé and Príncipe
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 are in effect for several countries, including Ethiopia and Burundi at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), and Moldova and Jamaica at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most countries remain at Level 1 (Normal Precautions). Defense readiness remains at DEFCON 5 (Green).

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Global tensions remain high with multiple active conflict zones and potential escalation risks. The Russia-Ukraine war continues with intense Russian missile attacks, while the Middle East remains volatile with ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and potential maritime tensions in the Red Sea. Geopolitical pressure points include Venezuela, where US military presence is being contested, and Iran's nuclear program creating additional international uncertainty. The international security landscape continues to be characterized by complex, multi-dimensional challenges that require careful diplomatic and strategic management.

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