Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL

March 24, 2026 12:40 pm CST
Location: 42.368N 87.795W or 78 nautical miles WSW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Direction: E (90°)
Wind Speed: 10 knots
Wind Gust: 14 knots
Significant Wave Height: 2 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 4 sec
Mean Wave Direction: ESE (118°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.38 in (1028.9 mb)
Air Temperature: 37°F (2.7°C)
Water Temperature: 37°F (2.6°C)