There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation presents a multi-faceted landscape of moderate geopolitical tension and localized environmental challenges. Weather-related advisories are active across multiple US regions, indicating potential localized disruptions. Seismic activity is present globally but currently classified as low-risk. Market conditions remain relatively stable with modest fluctuations. Geopolitical tensions are elevated, particularly concerning ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, provocative actions by Venezuela and Iran, and strategic posturing by China and Russia. While no immediate catastrophic threats are evident, the potential for escalation and regional instability remains significant.
LAST UPDATED 11-13-2025 @ 04:30PM (CST)
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The most severe events and alerts
warn Storm Warning
Effective 10 hr agoUnalaska, AK (Aleutians West Census Area) US
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 18 hr ago---
ok Volatility Index is up 14.220444%, currently at 20.0
Effective 39 min ago---
Alerts
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advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 6 min
advi Flood Advisory
Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, CA
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 6 min
advi Air Quality Alert
Eielson Air Force Base, AK
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 21 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 14 min agoExpires in 4 min
advi Flood Advisory
Woodside, CA
Effective 19 min agoExpires in 9 min
Events
The most recent events
advi AVO Shishaldin YELLOW/ADVISORY - Small earthquakes continue.
King Cove, AKEffective 2 hr ago
watc AVO Great Sitkin ORANGE/WATCH - Slow eruption of lava within the summit crater continues.
---Effective 2 hr ago
watc M 3.6 - 4 km S of Vallejo, CA
Vallejo, CAEffective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.5249
-3.79%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
99174.48
-2.42%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.16224
-4.65%
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Ethereum (ETH)
3208.33
-6.03%
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Solana (SOL)
143.11
-6.68%
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DOW
47457.22
-1.65%
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FTSE 100
9807.68
-1.05%
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DAX
24041.62
-1.39%
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S&P 500
6737.49
-1.66%
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Nikkei
51281.83
0.43%
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Volatility Index
20
14.22%
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Crude Oil
58.68
0.32%
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Gold
4174.1
-0.94%
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DOW Futures
47615
-1.56%
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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 are experiencing a downturn, with major indices like DOW, S&P 500, and DAX showing negative trends. Cryptocurrency markets are also volatile, with significant drops in Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin. The Volatility Index is up, indicating increased market uncertainty, while crude oil and Nikkei show slight positive movement.
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Several countries are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos. Space weather conditions show minor solar radiation and geomagnetic storm watches, but overall defense condition remains at DEFCON 5.
Global security tensions remain elevated with multiple potential flashpoints. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to strain international relations, while China's missile infrastructure expansion raises strategic concerns. Emerging geopolitical risks include maritime tensions in the Red Sea, potential nuclear deterrence challenges, and regional instabilities in multiple theaters. The international system appears increasingly fragmented, with multiple regions experiencing heightened military and diplomatic pressures that could potentially escalate.