There are no serious national events at this time.
Active military conflict between the US and Iran with strikes and missile attacks is currently occurring in the Middle East, while the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues with civilian infrastructure targeting and regional instability threatens wider destabilization. Concurrent natural disasters including tropical storm development, significant earthquakes, and volcanic unrest are creating compounding risks to civilian safety.
LAST UPDATED 07-19-2026 @ 04:33PM (CDT)
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Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago---
extr Volatility Index is up 12.19367%, currently at 18.77
Effective 56 s ago---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min agoLouisburg, NC (Franklin County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 8 min agoAlbany, KY (Clinton County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 11 min agoAlpine, TX (Brewster County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 12 min agoAlpine, TX (Brewster County) US
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Marine Weather Statement
Gulfport, MS
Effective 3 min agoExpires in 56 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Haskell, TX
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 26 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Wadesboro, NC
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 41 min
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Louisburg, NC
Effective 5 min agoExpires in 26 min
watc Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Lincoln, ND
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 6 hr
Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in South Of Kermadec Islands 19/07/2026 20:23 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
---Effective 47 min ago
watc M 4.1 - 40 km NW of Naryn, Kyrgyzstan
Naryn, Naryn RegionEffective 52 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.1657
-0.60%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
64392.65
-0.62%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.07211
-0.55%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
1861.45
-0.00%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
75.93
0.62%
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DOW
52146.42
-0.77%
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FTSE 100
10600.37
0.27%
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DAX
24830.98
-0.34%
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S&P 500
7457.69
-1.01%
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Nikkei
64141.12
-4.03%
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Volatility Index
18.77
12.19%
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Crude Oil
81.78
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Gold
4018.8
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DOW Futures
52375
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.855
2.07%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
3.765
1.76%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
3.851
1.18%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.925
1.32%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
3.642
2.25%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
3.662
3.71%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.423
2.39%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
3.823
4.43%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.832
0.02%
US EIA
The Volatility Index has spiked 12.19%, indicating elevated market turbulence and investor uncertainty. Major U.S. equity indices are experiencing downward pressure with the S&P 500 down 1.01%, DOW down 0.77%, and the Nikkei experiencing a notable 4.03% decline in Asian markets. Cryptocurrency markets show minor declines with Bitcoin down 0.53%, Cardano down 0.42%, and Dogecoin down 0.34%, while Ethereum and Solana remain slightly positive. Gasoline prices across all U.S. regions have increased significantly, ranging from 0.02% to 4.43%, with the Rocky Mountain region experiencing the largest increase. Crude oil and gold remain stable at current levels, providing some commodity market stability amid broader volatility.
Afghanistan maintains a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory, representing the highest travel risk category for U.S. citizens. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' status, reflecting increased regional concerns. Multiple countries remain at Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' including Togo, Eswatini, Spain, Cuba, Cameroon, and Moldova. Space weather monitoring shows no current threats with geomagnetic storms, radio blackouts, and solar radiation all at normal levels. The current DEFCON level remains at DEFCON 5 (GREEN), indicating normal peacetime posture with no elevated military tensions.
Active military escalation between the US and Iran, ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, regional natural disasters, and internal political turmoil in Ukraine are creating a complex and volatile global security environment.