warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 21 min ago Charleston, IL (Coles County) US
There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation indicates multiple concurrent challenges across geopolitical, environmental, and economic domains. Weather advisories are active in multiple US coastal and Alaskan regions, with moderate seismic activity globally. Financial markets show negative trends, and geopolitical tensions are elevated, particularly in Ukraine, Middle East, and with Iran's ongoing political instability. While no immediate critical threats are apparent, the international security landscape remains complex and potentially volatile.
LAST UPDATED 11-18-2025 @ 02:00PM (CST)World Clock
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12:00PMLondon
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11:00PMBeijing
04:00AMUrgent
The most severe events and alertsextr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 6 days ago ---
Alerts
The most recent alertsadvi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min ago Expires in 4 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Buckeye, AZ
Effective 10 min ago Expires in 15 min
advi Flood Advisory
Sunrise Manor, NV
Effective 15 min ago Expires in 4 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 16 min ago Expires in 6 min
watc Flood Watch
Williamson, AZ
Effective 20 min ago Expires in 16 hr
Events
The most recent eventswatc HVO Kilauea ORANGE/WATCH - The Kīlauea summit eruption is paused. Glow continued from the south and north vents overnight. The current forecast window for episode 37 is November 21–25.
Volcano, HI Effective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial dataDOW
46286.46
-0.65%
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FTSE 100
9552.3
-1.27%
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DAX
23180.53
-1.74%
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S&P 500
6655.44
-0.25%
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Nikkei
48702.98
-3.22%
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Volatility Index
23.35
4.33%
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Crude Oil
60.66
1.34%
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Gold
4078.4
0.10%
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DOW Futures
46412
-0.54%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.479
2.83%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
93141.36
1.13%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.16174
6.41%
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Ethereum (ETH)
3143.2
3.81%
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Solana (SOL)
141.16
7.90%
Coinbase
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 showed downward trends, with major indices like S&P 500, DOW, FTSE 100, DAX, and Nikkei experiencing declines between 0.37% and 3.22%. Cryptocurrency markets were more positive, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana showing gains between 1.2% and 7.24%.
Data
The latest global dataEthiopia
Level 3
Burundi
Level 3
Moldova
Level 2
Uzbekistan
Level 1
Bhutan
Level 1
Jamaica
Level 2
Papua New Guinea
Level 3
Portugal
Level 1
Anguilla
Level 1
Greece
Level 1
Sweden
Level 2
Fiji
Level 1
Laos
Level 2
Geomagnetic Storm
none
Radio Blackout
none
Solar Radiation
none
DEFCON 5 - GREEN
DEFCON 5
North Korea
Level 1
Japan
Level 1
South Sudan
Level 4
South Africa
Level 1
Central African Republic
Level 4
Egypt
Level 1
Comoros
Level 2
Niger
Level 4
Tanzania
Level 3
Mali
Level 4
Dominican Republic
Level 1
Omaha, NE
11.0 - Cloudy
Antarctica
Level 1
Sudan
Level 4
Sri Lanka
Level 2
Ecuador
Level 2
Romania
Level 1
Spain
Level 1
Bulgaria
Level 1
Croatia
Level 1
Italy
Level 1
Lebanon
Level 4
São Tomé and Príncipe
Level 2
United Kingdom
Level 1
Equatorial Guinea
Level 2
Maldives
Level 2
Canada
Level 1
South Korea
Level 1
Madagascar
Level 3
Barbados
Level 1
Sierra Leone
Level 2
Nepal
Level 3
Armenia
Level 2
Belarus
Level 4
Travel advisories were issued for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos were at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Defense and space weather conditions remained at normal levels, with DEFCON 5 status maintained.
Headlines
The latest headlines of interestGlobal tensions remain high with multiple conflict zones presenting significant challenges. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continues with intense missile attacks, while the Middle East remains volatile with Hamas-Israel conflict and potential regional escalation. Iran's nuclear program uncertainty, Houthi maritime threats, and Venezuela's increasingly confrontational stance create a complex international security landscape. Geopolitical instability, regional conflicts, and potential flashpoints demand continuous monitoring and strategic diplomatic engagement to prevent further escalation of tensions.
