Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Racine, WI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:00 PM CDT
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Station Name: Salmon Unlimited Wisconsin
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Racine, WI 53403
Racine County
GPS Coordinates: 42.703, -87.649
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Weather Near Racine, Wisconsin
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 61°F
L: 45°F

Fri
H: 58°F
L: 41°F

Sat
H: 51°F
L: 40°F

Sun
H: 44°F
L: 33°F

Mon
H: 46°F
L: 32°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 55 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 12:05 AM
Moonset: 7:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:35 AM - 2:05 PM
Minor Periods
6:31 PM - 8:01 PM4:55 AM - 6:25 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:58AM CDT until April 18 at 10:25AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:58 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Wisconsin... Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River Canal at Raymond. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Floodwaters are in the back yards of a few homes in the Village of Raymond. Water floods Koerber Park on 6 Mile Road. There is widespread flooding of lowland and agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.7 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 07/03/2000. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight CDT.
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 6:23PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 6:23 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 2:30 AM
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Over the next few hours fog will push west and thicken, particularly after dark. May be extended further west over the next few hours if trends maintain a further west progression.
If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 3:11PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 3:11 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:15 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in east central Wisconsin, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. In south central Wisconsin, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Excessive rain on saturated ground may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following river in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, There is flooding of the lower levels of homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes areas long Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.9 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.7 feet on 05/24/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight CDT.
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:57AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu April 16, 2026, 11:57 AM
Expires: Fri April 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Wisconsin... Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River at Franklin. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Portions of the Root River Parkway are flooded. Oakwood Road near S 60th is flooded. Some yards along the river are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Thursday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 06/13/1999. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at midnight CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 12:05 AM
Moonset: 7:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:35 AM - 2:05 PM
Minor Periods
6:31 PM - 8:01 PM4:55 AM - 6:25 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 12:57 AM
Moonset: 8:21 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 4.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:20 AM - 2:50 AM12:27 AM - 2:57 PM
Minor Periods
7:51 PM - 9:21 PM5:20 AM - 6:50 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 1:53 PM
Moonset: 9:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:14 AM - 3:44 AM1:23 PM - 3:53 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 PM - 10:43 PM5:50 AM - 7:20 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 2:55 PM
Moonset: 11:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:13 AM - 4:43 AM2:25 PM - 4:55 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:27 AM - 7:57 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 4:00 PM
Moonset: 12:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:16 AM - 5:46 AM3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Minor Periods
7:15 AM - 8:45 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
