October 17, 2026 10:20 am CST
Location: 42.368N 87.795W or 78 nautical miles WSW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Direction: SSE (160°)
Wind Speed: 6 knots
Wind Gust: 10 knots
Significant Wave Height: 2 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 7 sec
Mean Wave Direction: NNE (31°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.45 in (1031.2 mb)
Air Temperature: 51°F (10.4°C)
Water Temperature: 56°F (13.3°C)
Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL
Oct 17, 2026 | 12:37 PM