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There are no serious national events at this time.

Multiple concurrent high-risk developments are occurring globally, including active Middle East military operations, escalating US-China tensions over Taiwan, significant financial market volatility, an emerging Ebola outbreak with cross-border implications, and severe weather threats across US regions. These dangerous events occurring in near-term timeframes, combined with mounting economic pressures and elevated seismic activity, necessitate heightened civilian preparedness posture.

LAST UPDATED 05-16-2026 @ 07:03AM (CDT)

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

08:03AM

Los Angeles

05:03AM

London

01:03PM

Moscow

03:03PM

Beijing

08:03PM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel

Effective 5 years ago ---

warn Storm Warning

Effective 37 min ago Cordova, AK (Chugach Census Area) US

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Special Weather Statement

Columbus, IN
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 26 min

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 3 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 8 hr

advi Special Weather Statement

Wabash, IN
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 26 min

advi Small Craft Advisory

Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM County
Effective 12 min ago Expires in 12 hr

Events

The most recent events

watc M 5.0 - 5 km WSW of Badak, Philippines

General Salipada K. Pendatun, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Effective 38 min ago

ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:244.83km) in Argentina 16/05/2026 10:59 UTC, 40 thousand in 100km.

Susques, Jujuy Effective 48 min ago

ok Green forest fire notification in Australia

Cossack, Northern Territory Effective 59 min ago

ok Green forest fire notification in Australia

Wadeye, Northern Territory Effective 60 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2542
-2.79%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
78099.3
-1.21%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10902
-3.76%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
2178.04
-2.02%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
86.21
-3.34%
Coinbase
DOW
49526.17
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
10195.37
-1.71%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23950.57
-2.07%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
7408.5
-1.24%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
18.43
6.78%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
101.02
4.23%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4561.9
-2.63%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
49617
-1.07%
Yahoo Finance
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.5
1.08%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.336
2.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.478
2.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.534
2.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.176
1.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.405
0.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.953
1.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.372
0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.613
0.54%
US EIA
Global financial markets are experiencing notable volatility and broad-based decline. Major stock indices show significant losses: DAX down 2.07%, Nikkei down 1.99%, FTSE 100 down 1.71%, S&P 500 down 1.24%, and DOW down 1.07%. The Volatility Index has surged 6.78% to 18.43, indicating elevated market risk and investor uncertainty. Energy markets show strength with crude oil rising 4.23% to $101.02 per barrel, while U.S. gasoline prices have increased across all regions ranging from 0.14% to 2.58%. Cryptocurrencies display mixed performance with downward pressure on major assets including Cardano (-0.84%), Dogecoin (-1.16%), and Solana (-0.73%), while Ethereum shows modest gains. Gold prices have declined 2.63%, reflecting shifting investor sentiment in current market conditions.

Data

The latest global data
Togo
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Singapore
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Afghanistan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
The Kyrgyz Republic
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bhutan
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Cuba
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Australia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Georgia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Cameroon
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Nicaragua
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Moldova
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Latvia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Paraguay
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Geomagnetic Storm
none
NOAA SWPC
Radio Blackout
none
NOAA SWPC
Solar Radiation
none
NOAA SWPC
Chad
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Slovenia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Namibia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Sudan
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Brunei
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Malawi
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Rwanda
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Burma
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lebanon
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lebanon
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Iceland
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Iceland
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Jordan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Burkina Faso
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Burkina Faso
Level 4
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Chad
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Current DEFCON Level
DEFCON 4 - BLUE
DEFCON Warning System
New Zealand
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
New Zealand
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Lithuania
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bolivia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Bolivia
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Turkey
Level 2
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Azerbaijan
Level 3
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Malaysia
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Mauritius
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Oman
Level 1
US Dept. of State - Travel Advisories
Travel advisories indicate heightened security concerns in specific global regions, with Afghanistan and Sudan both classified at Level 4 (Do Not Travel), representing areas of extreme caution. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) status. Six countries are currently at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution): Togo, Cuba, Cameroon, Moldova, Namibia, and Malawi. The majority of monitored countries remain at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). Significantly, all space weather parameters—including geomagnetic storms, solar radiation events, and radio blackout risks—are currently at normal levels with no threats to critical communications or power infrastructure.

Headlines

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Active military conflicts persist in Ukraine and the Middle East while US-China tensions escalate amid a dangerous Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.

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