Station Name: Winthrop Harbor Buoy, IL
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Lake County

GPS Coordinates: 42.491, -87.779

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 7:06AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 7:06 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow is possible Saturday night and Sunday, especially toward central WI. A wintry mix will be possible for a time Saturday night and Sunday, including a chance for sleet and freezing rain with some accumulating ice looking increasingly likely. Ice accumulation is most likely along and north of I-94. Rain may also mix in for a time mainly south of I-94. The wintry mix is expected transition to moderate to heavy snow across southern Wisconsin Sunday evening, persisting into Monday. Strong winds and blowing snow will likely continue into Monday as well. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 7:01AM CDT until March 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 7:01 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 3:35AM CDT until March 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Avoid windows during the windstorm. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 10:52AM CDT until March 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 10:52 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurring. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Avoid windows during the windstorm. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.