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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 1:33AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 1:33 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

Warm, dry and breezy conditions today will lead to an elevated concern for fire weather across southern WI. Given recent rains and green up largely being complete, it is not thought that fuels are at a near critical level but the weather conditions are. Highs in the upper 70s, relative humidities falling to the 20-30 percent range and sustained winds around 15-20 mph with gusts to 35 mph all contribute to the increased fire weather concerns.

Flood Warning issued May 3 at 10:02AM CDT until May 5 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 10:02 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 4:15 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, McHenry and Kane Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater, Montgomery, Dayton...Minor flooding is forecast. * 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 early Tuesday afternoon. * 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 9:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM CDT Sunday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to gradually fall through the middle of the week. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 07/18/2024. - 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 late tonight.

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.