There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global situation indicates a complex and multi-faceted security landscape with moderate potential for escalation. Weather and seismic events are occurring globally, with localized impacts across multiple regions. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated, particularly in Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Market volatility is present, with cryptocurrency markets experiencing significant declines and global indices showing mixed performance. Travel advisories are active for several countries, suggesting ongoing regional instabilities. While no immediate large-scale threats are imminent, the interconnected nature of global events requires continuous monitoring.
LAST UPDATED 11-19-2025 @ 09:00PM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
10:00PM
Los Angeles
07:00PM
London
03:00AM
Moscow
06:00AM
Beijing
11:00AM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
warn Storm Warning
Effective 3 hr agoKodiak Station, AK (Kodiak Island Borough) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 10 min agoBristow, OK (Creek County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 25 min agoBristow, OK (Creek County) US
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 7 days ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 6 min agoExpires in 4 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Millvale, PA
Effective 9 min agoExpires in 5 hr
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Bristow, OK
Effective 10 min agoExpires in 15 min
advi Special Weather Statement
Cumberland, MD
Effective 12 min agoExpires in 10 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Spencer, OK
Effective 13 min agoExpires in 15 min
Events
The most recent events
ok M 2.8 - 8 km ESE of Cornish, Oklahoma
Wilson, OKEffective 1 hr ago
watc M 3.2 - 62 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
Anchor Point, AKEffective 2 hr ago
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:114.275km) in Kermadec Islands Region 20/11/2025 01:06 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
---Effective 2 hr ago
watc M 4.3 - 61 km ESE of Hengchun, Taiwan
Hengchun, TaiwanEffective 2 hr ago
watc M 5.1 - Kermadec Islands region
Kermadec Islands regionEffective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
DOW
46138.77
0.10%
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FTSE 100
9507.41
-0.47%
Yahoo Finance
DAX
23162.92
-0.08%
Yahoo Finance
S&P 500
6642.16
0.38%
Yahoo Finance
Nikkei
50078.37
3.17%
Yahoo Finance
Volatility Index
23.66
-4.17%
Yahoo Finance
Crude Oil
59.42
-0.03%
Yahoo Finance
Gold
4051.2
-0.77%
Yahoo Finance
DOW Futures
46445
0.51%
Yahoo Finance
Cardano (ADA)
0.467
0.67%
Coinbase
Bitcoin (BTC)
92434.19
1.06%
Coinbase
Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.15709
1.78%
Coinbase
Ethereum (ETH)
3035.28
0.40%
Coinbase
Solana (SOL)
142.95
4.40%
Coinbase
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
3.062
0.20%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
2.953
1.41%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
2.98
0.27%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
3.131
1.16%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
2.834
1.87%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
2.907
-0.10%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
2.6
0.04%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
2.949
1.38%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
4.12
-0.94%
US EIA
Polygon (MATIC)
0.1995
-4.59%
Coinbase
Global markets show mixed performance, with the Dow and S&P 500 experiencing slight gains, while European indices like DAX and FTSE 100 are down. Cryptocurrency markets are generally positive, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana showing upward trends. Commodities like gold and crude oil display minor fluctuations.
Travel advisories are in effect for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel), while countries like Moldova, Jamaica, and Sweden are at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution). Most other monitored countries remain at Level 1 (Normal Precautions). Defense and space weather conditions remain stable.
Global security tensions remain high with multiple active conflict zones. The Russia-Ukraine war continues into its 1,365th day, with ongoing military operations and a potential US-backed peace plan involving territorial concessions. The Middle East remains volatile, with intense fighting in Gaza and regional maritime tensions. Geopolitical risks are elevated, with potential for escalation in Ukraine, the Middle East, and between India and Pakistan. Humanitarian crises persist, with significant civilian impacts in conflict and disaster-affected regions. The international community faces complex challenges in managing these multifaceted security threats.