October 18, 2026 9:20 am CST
Location: 42.368N 87.795W or 78 nautical miles WSW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Direction: SW (220°)
Wind Speed: 19 knots
Wind Gust: 29 knots
Significant Wave Height: 2 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 3 sec
Mean Wave Direction: S (179°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.37 in (1028.3 mb)
Air Temperature: 53°F (11.9°C)
Water Temperature: 55°F (12.9°C)
Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL
Oct 18, 2026 | 11:41 AM