October 18, 2026 9:10 am CST
Location: 42.135N 87.655W or 81 nautical miles SW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Direction: S (180°)
Wind Speed: 16 knots
Wind Gust: 21 knots
Significant Wave Height: 2 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 4 sec
Mean Wave Direction: SSE (152°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.61 in (1036.5 mb)
Air Temperature: 54°F (12.0°C)
Station 45174 – WILMETTE BUOY, IL
Oct 18, 2026 | 11:41 AM