October 18, 2026 1:50 am CST
Location: 42.135N 87.655W or 81 nautical miles SW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Direction: S (170°)
Wind Speed: 17 knots
Wind Gust: 31 knots
Significant Wave Height: 2 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 3 sec
Mean Wave Direction: SE (136°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.40 in (1029.4 mb)
Air Temperature: 51°F (10.4°C)
Station 45174 – WILMETTE BUOY, IL
Oct 18, 2026 | 4:43 AM