October 17, 2026 4:20 am CST
Location: 42.368N 87.795W or 78 nautical miles WSW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Direction: WNW (290°)
Wind Speed: 14 knots
Wind Gust: 17 knots
Significant Wave Height: 4 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 8 sec
Mean Wave Direction: NE (46°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.41 in (1029.7 mb)
Air Temperature: 42°F (5.8°C)
Water Temperature: 52°F (11.2°C)
Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL
Oct 17, 2026 | 6:47 AM