Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL

March 28, 2026 9:10 am CST
Location: 42.368N 87.795W or 78 nautical miles WSW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Direction: E (100°)
Wind Speed: 4 knots
Wind Gust: 8 knots
Significant Wave Height: 2 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 6 sec
Mean Wave Direction: N (8°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.76 in (1041.5 mb)
Air Temperature: 31°F (-0.5°C)
Water Temperature: 37°F (2.8°C)