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U.S. Forces Launch New Airstrikes on Iran, Naval Blockade Enforcement Continues

MIDDLE EAST — U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran beginning at 6 p.m. ET on July 18. The action followed the deaths of two U.S. service members in Jordan the previous day and occurs alongside continued naval blockade enforcement in the region.

CENTCOM reported that on July 17 two U.S. service members in Jordan were killed in action and one remains missing as U.S. and partner forces responded to Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks.

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Operator
Location
35.6893, 51.3896 (Middle East)
Updated
Aug 11, 6:06 PM UTC
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NWS / NOAA weather: Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:08PM EDT until July 18 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

The heavy rain has ended for the moment. Flood waters have receded.But additional rain is possible this evening. As a result, a FloodWatch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT Sunday for portions ofnorthern Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

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Primary source
Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
Location
North America
Updated
Aug 11, 3:06 PM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.5 - Scotia Sea

Scotia Sea

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
35th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
-60.7066, -51.0559
Event
Jul 18, 7:50 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 10, 8:17 PM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.1 - 149 km S of George Town, Cayman Islands

149 km S of George Town, Cayman Islands

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
34th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
17.9439, -81.5431 (North America)
Event
Jul 18, 4:08 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 9, 4:27 AM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.0 - 17 km SE of Malatya, Turkey

17 km SE of Malatya, Turkey

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
31st Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
38.2608, 38.4814 (Middle East & North Africa)
Event
Jul 18, 3:21 AM UTC
Updated
Aug 10, 9:19 PM UTC
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DVIDS (CENTCOM / DoD): NORAD INTERCEPTS AIRCRAFT VIOLATING TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS OVER NEW YORK, NEW YORK

NORAD F-16 fighter aircraft intercepted a general aviation aircraft violating a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) area over New York, New York, on July 17, 2026, at approximately 4:18 p.m. EDT.

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
Updated
Aug 7, 11:19 PM UTC
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NWS / NOAA weather: Travis County Emergency Management: Rising Water Levels

Travis County: Lake Travis Water is rising. LCRA to open Mansfield Dam floodgates on 7/18. Stay safe. Be water aware. Take action to protect people and property.

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Primary source
Severity
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
Location
North America
Updated
Aug 4, 2:37 AM UTC
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NWS / NOAA weather: Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 5:08PM MDT until July 17 at 5:15PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose athreat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

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Primary source
Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
Location
North America
Updated
Aug 7, 2:16 PM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.3 - 9 km ENE of Pangyan, Philippines

9 km ENE of Pangyan, Philippines

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Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
25th Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
5.7419, 125.3523 (Southeast Asia)
Event
Jul 17, 4:12 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 11, 5:43 PM UTC
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USGS earthquakes: M 5.1 - 70 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

70 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

Sources
Primary source
Severity
Elevated (3/5)
This month
23rd Earthquake alert at severity 3+ in the last 30 days
Location
14.4311, -93.0044 (North America)
Event
Jul 17, 3:57 PM UTC
Updated
Aug 7, 7:12 PM UTC

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