There are no serious national events at this time.
Global conditions present multiple regional conflicts and great power tensions with medium-term escalation potential, including an emerging Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. Immediate threats to US civilians are limited to regional severe weather and natural hazards. The situation warrants sustained monitoring and enhanced preparedness.
LAST UPDATED 05-16-2026 @ 09:00PM (CDT)
World Clock
At time of update
Washington, D.C.
10:00PM
Los Angeles
07:00PM
London
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Moscow
05:00AM
Beijing
10:00AM
Urgent
The most severe events and alerts
extr Afghanistan: Level 4: Do Not Travel
Effective 5 years ago---
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 3 min agoBelleville, KS (Republic County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 3 min agoGallatin, MO (Daviess County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min agoNorton, KS (Norton County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 5 min agoGallatin, MO (Daviess County) US
warn Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective 6 min agoHastings, NE (Adams County) US
Alerts
The most recent alerts
watc Fire Weather Watch
Albuquerque, NM
Effective 2 min agoExpires in 10 hr
watc Fire Weather Watch
Reserve, NM
Effective 2 min agoExpires in 10 hr
watc Fire Weather Watch
Tierra Amarilla, NM
Effective 2 min agoExpires in 10 hr
warn Red Flag Warning
Albuquerque, NM
Effective 2 min agoExpires in 10 hr
advi Special Weather Statement
Vanceburg, KY
Effective 2 min agoExpires in 44 min
Events
The most recent events
watc M 4.5 - 92 km SSE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
San Pedro de Atacama, AntofagastaEffective 25 min ago
watc M 3.1 - 12 km SSE of Stonewall Gap, Colorado
San Luis, COEffective 56 min ago
Financial
The latest global financial data
Cardano (ADA)
0.2532
-0.71%
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Bitcoin (BTC)
77953.11
-0.20%
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Dogecoin (DOGE)
0.10854
-0.70%
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Ethereum (ETH)
2176.72
-0.15%
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Solana (SOL)
85.88
-0.73%
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DOW
49526.17
-1.07%
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FTSE 100
10195.37
-1.71%
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DAX
23950.57
-2.07%
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S&P 500
7408.5
-1.24%
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Nikkei
61409.29
-1.99%
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Volatility Index
18.43
6.78%
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Crude Oil
101.02
4.23%
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Gold
4561.9
-2.63%
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DOW Futures
49617
-1.07%
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U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - National
4.5
1.08%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - East Coast
4.336
2.00%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - New England
4.478
2.28%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Central Atlantic
4.534
2.58%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Lower Atlantic
4.176
1.53%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Midwest
4.405
0.14%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Gulf Coast
3.953
1.31%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - Rocky Mountain
4.372
0.30%
US EIA
U.S. Regular Gasoline Prices - West Coast
5.613
0.54%
US EIA
Global financial markets experienced notable declines with the German DAX index down 2.07 percent to 23,950.57, followed by the Nikkei dropping 1.99 percent and the FTSE 100 declining 1.71 percent. The U.S. markets showed weakness with the S&P 500 down 1.24 percent and the DOW falling 1.07 percent. The Volatility Index surged 6.78 percent to 18.43, indicating increased market uncertainty. Crude oil prices rose 4.23 percent to $101.02 per barrel, while gold declined 2.63 percent to $4,561.90 per ounce. Gasoline prices across all U.S. regions increased, with Central Atlantic experiencing the largest gain of 2.58 percent. Cryptocurrency markets remained relatively stable with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing modest gains despite broader market weakness.
Two nations remain at Level 4 Do Not Travel status: Afghanistan and Sudan, reflecting ongoing instability and conflict situations. Nicaragua has been elevated to Level 3 Reconsider Travel status, indicating serious safety concerns. Multiple African and Eastern European nations maintain Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution advisories, including Togo, Cameroon, Malawi, Namibia, and Moldova. The majority of monitored nations including Singapore, Australia, Georgia, and most Caribbean islands remain at Level 1 Exercise Normal Precautions. Space weather monitoring shows no current threats with Geomagnetic Storm, Radio Blackout, and Solar Radiation all at normal levels.
Global tensions are escalating across multiple critical regions including the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe, with several situations showing immediate potential for further deterioration.