April 18, 2026 9:00 am CST
Location: 42.368N 87.795W or 78 nautical miles WSW of search location of 43.02N 86.27W.
Wind Speed: 14 knots
Wind Gust: 19 knots
Significant Wave Height: 1 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 4 sec
Mean Wave Direction: NE (35°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 29.85 in (1011.0 mb)
Pressure Tendency: +0.06 in (+2.2 mb)
Air Temperature: 45°F (7.1°C)
Water Temperature: 47°F (8.2°C)
Station 45186 – WAUKEGAN BUOY, IL
Apr 18, 2026 | 11:19 AM