October 18, 2026 2:00 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: 16 knots
Wind Gust: 21 knots
Significant Wave Height: 2 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 4 sec
Mean Wave Direction: S (174°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.34 in (1027.4 mb)
Pressure Tendency: +0.00 in (+0.0 mb)
Air Temperature: 49°F (9.3°C)
Water Temperature: 56°F (13.5°C)
Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL
Oct 18, 2026 | 4:44 AM