October 18, 2026 4:00 am CST
Location: 42.368N 87.795W or 78 nautical miles WSW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Direction: SSW (210°)
Wind Speed: 14 knots
Wind Gust: 19 knots
Significant Wave Height: 1 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 3 sec
Mean Wave Direction: S (179°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.36 in (1028.0 mb)
Pressure Tendency: +0.01 in (+0.5 mb)
Air Temperature: 48°F (8.7°C)
Water Temperature: 56°F (13.3°C)
Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL
Oct 18, 2026 | 6:14 AM