Station Name: Chicago Buoy
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Chicago, IL 60093
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 41.892, -87.563

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blowing Dust Advisory issued May 4 at 2:59AM CDT until May 4 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 2:59 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility as low as a quarter mile in blowing dust, particularly in open agricultural areas. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility could vary rapidly over short distances, slow down and exercise caution driving in open areas this afternoon.

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive'.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 7:54PM CDT until May 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 7:54 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields inundated at Judson College in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to gradually fall through the middle of the week. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:20AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:20 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM

Strong southwest winds, gusting well over 30 mph at times late this morning into this afternoon will result in patchy blowing dust, particularly in open agricultural areas. Blowing dust could lead to locally reduced visibility. In addition, the gusty southwest winds will combine with warm temperatures and low afternoon relative humidity to result in a heightened fire danger as well.