Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL

March 24, 2026 8:10 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: 12 knots
Wind Gust: 16 knots
Significant Wave Height: 1 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 3 sec
Mean Wave Direction: ESE (109°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.44 in (1030.9 mb)
Air Temperature: 35°F (1.5°C)
Water Temperature: 37°F (2.6°C)