October 16, 2026 11:00 pm CST
Location: 42.368N 87.795W or 78 nautical miles WSW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Direction: WNW (300°)
Wind Speed: 17 knots
Wind Gust: 23 knots
Significant Wave Height: 5 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 8 sec
Mean Wave Direction: NE (48°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.38 in (1028.7 mb)
Pressure Tendency: +0.06 in (+2.1 mb)
Air Temperature: 45°F (7.4°C)
Water Temperature: 52°F (11.1°C)
Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL
Oct 17, 2026 | 1:13 AM