There are no serious national events at this time.
Current global conditions present a multi-faceted landscape of moderate risk. Weather-related challenges are widespread across the United States, with regional wind and flood advisories. Seismic activity is present but currently non-destructive, with volcanic monitoring in Hawaii. Global markets are experiencing volatility, indicating economic uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions remain elevated, particularly concerning Russia-Ukraine conflict dynamics, China's military infrastructure expansion, and emerging maritime tensions in strategic regions like the Red Sea. Travel advisories are active for multiple countries, suggesting ongoing regional instabilities. While no immediate catastrophic threats are evident, the international system demonstrates increasing fragmentation and potential for escalation.
LAST UPDATED 11-13-2025 @ 06:00PM (CST)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
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Los Angeles
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London
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Moscow
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Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
warn Storm Warning
Effective 11 hr agoUnalaska, AK (Aleutians West Census Area) US
extr South Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 19 hr ago---
ok Volatility Index is up 14.220444%, currently at 20.0
Effective 6 min ago---
Alerts
The most recent alerts
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 4 min agoExpires in 6 min
advi Wind Advisory
King City, CA
Effective 9 min agoExpires in 59 min
advi Small Craft Advisory
Craig, AK
Effective 12 min agoExpires in 18 hr
advi Small Craft Advisory
Ketchikan, AK
Effective 12 min agoExpires in 17 hr
advi Test Message
Gaithersburg, MD
Effective 14 min agoExpires in 4 min
Events
The most recent events
ok Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:538.903km) in Fiji 13/11/2025 21:59 UTC, 4 thousand in 100km.
Tubou, EasternEffective 22 min ago
watc M 4.4 - Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, AlaskaEffective 1 hr ago
watc M 4.3 - 136 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, KamchatkaEffective 1 hr ago
watc M 4.3 - 6 km S of Ouranoupolis, Greece
Ouranoupolis, ESYE12Effective 2 hr ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
DOW
47457.22
-1.65%
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FTSE 100
9807.68
-1.05%
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DAX
24041.62
-1.39%
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S&P 500
6737.49
-1.66%
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Nikkei
51281.83
0.43%
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Volatility Index
20
14.22%
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Crude Oil
58.96
0.46%
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Gold
4182.4
-0.29%
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DOW Futures
47628
0.17%
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Cardano (ADA)
0.529
-3.04%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
99886.25
-1.72%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.16349
-3.91%
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Ethereum (ETH)
3233.67
-5.28%
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Solana (SOL)
144.36
-5.87%
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 mixed performance with significant volatility. Major indices like DOW, S&P 500, and FTSE 100 experienced downward trends. Cryptocurrency markets also saw declines, with Ethereum and Solana experiencing substantial drops. Commodities like Gold and Crude Oil showed minor fluctuations.
Travel advisories were issued for several countries, with Ethiopia, Burundi, and Papua New Guinea at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Several countries were at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution), including Moldova, Jamaica, Sweden, and Laos. Space weather conditions showed minor solar radiation and geomagnetic storm potential.
Global security tensions remain elevated with multiple potential flashpoints emerging. Significant military and geopolitical pressures are building across multiple regions, including Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Nuclear proliferation concerns continue with ongoing missile development and strategic posturing by several nations. The international system appears increasingly unstable, with rising risks of localized conflicts and potential broader escalation. US strategic interests are challenged by complex diplomatic and military developments in multiple theaters, requiring careful monitoring and strategic response.