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Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL

By NDBC - Station Observations near 43.02N 86.27W Mar 28, 2026 | 6:38 AM

March 28, 2026 4:20 am CST
Location: 42.368N 87.795W or 78 nautical miles WSW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Direction: NW (320°)
Wind Speed: 8 knots
Wind Gust: 10 knots
Significant Wave Height: 2 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 6 sec
Mean Wave Direction: ENE (74°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.49 in (1032.6 mb)
Air Temperature: 29°F (-1.4°C)
Water Temperature: 36°F (2.4°C)