Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL

October 15, 2026 9:40 am CST
Location: 42.368N 87.795W or 78 nautical miles WSW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Direction: E (100°)
Wind Speed: 14 knots
Wind Gust: 19 knots
Significant Wave Height: 3 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 5 sec
Mean Wave Direction: NE (56°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.06 in (1018.0 mb)
Air Temperature: 60°F (15.5°C)
Water Temperature: 63°F (17.0°C)