Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL

March 24, 2026 6:00 am CST
Location: 42.368N 87.795W or 78 nautical miles WSW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Direction: SE (140°)
Wind Speed: 14 knots
Wind Gust: 17 knots
Significant Wave Height: 1 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 3 sec
Mean Wave Direction: ESE (104°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.34 in (1027.4 mb)
Pressure Tendency: -0.05 in (-1.6 mb)
Air Temperature: 33°F (0.8°C)
Water Temperature: 36°F (2.4°C)