A statement posted on the embassy website warns of "credible reports" of an attack in Kabul, and warns Americans to "exercise extreme caution if moving around the city".
It adds there are no further details about the target of a possible attack, or how it could be carried out.
The statement reads: "During this period of heightened threat, the US Embassy strongly urges US citizens to exercise extreme caution if moving around the city."
Last month, the US Department of State issued a warning against travelling to Afghanistan.
The warning read: "The security situation in Afghanistan is extremely unstable, and the threat to all US citizens in Afghanistan remains critical.
"The US government remains highly concerned about possible attacks on US citizens (whether visting or residing in Afghanistan), US facilities, businesses and perceived US and foreign interests.
"A strong possibility exists throughout the country for hostile acts, either targeted or random, against US and other foreign nationals at any time."
The Taliban has repeatedly targeted Afghan security forces and foreigners in the capital and elsewhere.
The Islamic State terror group also has a growing presence in the country.
Militants have stepped up attacks on Afghan government facilities in the last few months. On Saturday, a suicide bomber targeted a member of the country's election commission in Kabul, killing the official's bodyguard and wounding his driver.
Last week, the State Department issued a worldwide travel alert due to "increased terrorist threats".
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