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There are no serious national events at this time.

Current global situation indicates multiple low-level risks across geopolitical, environmental, and economic domains. Weather advisories are active in multiple US regions with localized impact. Seismic activity is moderate with several earthquakes recorded globally, but no catastrophic events detected. Cryptocurrency and stock markets show mixed performance with minor fluctuations. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated, particularly in Ukraine and the Middle East, with ongoing diplomatic and military positioning. Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, suggesting regional instability. No immediate large-scale threats are currently evident, but continuous monitoring is recommended.

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

World Clock

At time of update

Washington, D.C.

01:00PM

Los Angeles

10:00AM

London

06:00PM

Moscow

09:00PM

Beijing

02:00AM

Urgent

The most severe events and alerts

warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Effective 5 min ago Stockton, MO (Cedar County) US

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

Effective 5 days ago ---

Alerts

The most recent alerts

advi Test Message

Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min ago Expires in 6 min

warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Stockton, MO
Effective 5 min ago Expires in 29 min

warn Gale Warning

Vinalhaven, ME
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 11 hr

advi Small Craft Advisory

Deer Isle, ME
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 11 hr

warn Gale Warning

York Beach, ME
Effective 7 min ago Expires in 11 hr

Events

The most recent events

watc M 5.3 - 12 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua

Ciudad Sandino, Managua Department Effective 38 min ago

Financial

The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.4787
-1.16%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
93693.66
-0.52%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15895
0.32%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3106.18
0.45%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
134.4
-1.95%
Coinbase
DOW
47129.62
-0.04%
Yahoo Finance
FTSE 100
9675.43
-0.24%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23590.52
-1.20%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6738.48
0.06%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
50323.91
-0.10%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
20.5
3.38%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
59.98
-0.18%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4073.7
-0.50%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
47188
-0.09%
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 and slightly negative trends, with the DOW, Nikkei, FTSE 100, and DAX experiencing minor declines. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing slight downward movements. The Volatility Index is up 3.38%, indicating increased market uncertainty.

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
Sao Tome and Principe
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, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Defense and space weather conditions remain at normal levels, with DEFCON 5 status maintained.

Headlines

The latest headlines of interest
Global tensions remain elevated with multiple potential flashpoints emerging. The Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to intensify, with Russia conducting large-scale missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian territories. Simultaneously, geopolitical tensions are rising in the Asia-Pacific region, with China escalating rhetoric and military posturing around Taiwan and Japan. Strategic military developments, including missile silo expansions and potential conflict scenarios, suggest an increasingly unstable international security environment. The risk of regional conflicts spreading or triggering broader international confrontations remains significant.

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