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

Wed
H: 71°F
L: 56°F

Thu
H: 57°F
L: 41°F

Fri
H: 56°F
L: 41°F

Sat
H: 50°F
L: 39°F

Sun
H: 44°F
L: 34°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 37 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 15 at 11:17AM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:17 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 7:30 PM
* WHAT...Areal flooding and flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall from thunderstorms 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, Columbia, Dane, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Lafayette, Marquette, Rock and Sauk. In southeast Wisconsin, Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. * WHEN...From 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff and ponding of water 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... - An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain may fall tonight with expected heavy rain from thunderstorms. This will cause additional chances for flash flooding, rises on creeks and streams, and will exacerbate river flooding over southern Wisconsin. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:19AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:19 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, Floodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes areas along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 13.6 feet early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.6 feet on 10/04/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM CDT.
Flood Watch issued April 15 at 12:24AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:24 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 6:30 PM
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Central Cook and Northern Cook zones. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL zone. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Northern Cook zones. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Lincolnshire, Des Plaines...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...Due to recent and forecast rain, the river is rising and may exceed flood stage by tomorrow. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. 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 this evening.
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:26PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 9:26 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 3:30 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. 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 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee. Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Forecast...Due to rainfall tonight and Wednesday, the river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and remain in flood for 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 Wednesday afternoon.
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 6:19AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 6:19 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 12:30 AM
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Kilbourne Road and Emerald Avenue threatened near Grand Avenue in Gurnee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 7.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 06/22/2009. - 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.
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
