Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Racine, WI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:00 AM CDT
Temperature Locations
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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

Wed
H: 70°F
L: 49°F

Thu
H: 55°F
L: 43°F

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 39°F

Sat
H: 66°F
L: 39°F

Sun
H: 44°F
L: 33°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:33 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 5:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
5:14 PM - 6:44 PM4:33 AM - 6:03 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 10:13PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 10:13 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 6:15 AM
...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Dells affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. ...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 615 AM CDT.
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 4:15 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:15 PM
...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings. If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.
Hydrologic Outlook issued April 14 at 12:33PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 12:33 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
ESFLOT Waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected this evening through the end of the week. Urban and river flooding will be possible. Atmospheric conditions are favorable for some thunderstorms to have rainfall rates in excess of 1 to 2 inches per hour tonight and tomorrow. In addition, some rivers and streams remain elevated from recent rainfall and soil moisture is elevated across most of northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana. In urban and poor drainage areas isolated flooding of roadways, creeks, and streams may occur with areas of heaviest rainfall. Widespread rainfall may also lead to river rises and possible flooding, in particular along already elevated rivers such as the Fox, Des Plaines, and Kankakee. Additional chances for rainfall are expected to continue through the remainder of the week. This outlook means that elevated water levels and potential impacts are possible, but not yet certain. Persons should closely monitor forecasts including the possibility of flood watches, warnings, and advisories. This product will be updated by tomorrow morning.
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:40AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 10:40 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 4:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Kane and Lake IL Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...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 further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Structures threatened along Fox River Drive in East Dundee. Parking lots threatened in downtown West Dundee. Low-lying sections of Cornish Park are inundated in Algonquin. Low-lying sections of Trout Park inundated north of Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Forecast...Due to forecasted rainfall tonight, the river is now expected remain above flood stage for the next several days. - 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 late tonight.
Flood Watch issued April 14 at 7:11PM CDT until April 15 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 7:11 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Boone, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including the following area, Lake IN. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An area of thunderstorms with rain rates up to one to two inches per hour is expected to move through the area this evening through the overnight hours. Elevated soil moisture due to recent rainfall is expected to increase the susceptibility to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:33 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 5:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
5:14 PM - 6:44 PM4:33 AM - 6:03 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.88 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: 20.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 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: 8.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.2 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: 4.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.38 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
