Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI (45026) — Live Marine Conditions & Buoy Data
NOAA station 45026, Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI, reports real-time marine conditions from 41.982°N, 86.619°W in Lake Michigan (Michigan). Readings refresh roughly every 10 minutes, and Big Buoy adds a solunar table and a multi-day weather outlook for the area.
Current conditions at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI
As of October 19, 2026 at 20:30 UTC, Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI (45026) is reporting water temperature 60°F, air temperature 59°F, wave height 0.7 ft, wind from the NW at 7 mph gusting 9 mph, and barometric pressure 30.38 inHg.
- Water temperature
- 60°F
- Air temperature
- 59°F
- Wave height
- 0.7 ft
- Wind
- NW 7 mph (gust 9)
- Barometric pressure
- 30.38 inHg
Observed October 19, 2026 at 20:30 UTC from NOAA NDBC station 45026. Readings update about every 10 minutes.
What NOAA buoy 45026 measures
As a NOAA meteorological station, 45026 reports wind speed, gusts and direction, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and — where wave sensors are fitted — significant wave height, swell period, and wave direction.
What to watch in Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan’s long north-south axis lets a sustained northerly or southerly wind build large, steep seas over its full fetch, sometimes within hours. Summer stratification is sharp and wind-driven upwelling can swing nearshore water temperature 15–20°F in a day, so watch wind direction and buoy temperatures together.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water temperature at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville?
- Sea surface temperature at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville was 60°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:30 UTC by NOAA station 45026 (Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI). NDBC measures this near the surface, at a depth that varies by station.
- What is the air temperature at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville?
- Air temperature at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville was 59°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:30 UTC by NOAA station 45026 (Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI).
- What is the wind doing at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville?
- Wind at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville was from the NW at 7 mph, with peak gusts to 9 mph. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:30 UTC by NOAA station 45026 (Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI). NDBC records wind at the station’s anemometer height, which is not the 10 m height used in marine forecasts.
- How big are the waves at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville?
- Significant wave height at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville was 0.7 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:30 UTC by NOAA station 45026 (Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI). Significant wave height is the average of the highest one-third of waves — individual waves can be larger.
- Which direction are the waves coming from at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville?
- Waves at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville were arriving from 271° true (W) at the dominant period. Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:30 UTC by NOAA station 45026 (Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI).
- What is the barometric pressure at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville?
- Sea-level pressure at Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville was 30.38 inHg (1028.9 hPa). Measured October 19, 2026 at 20:30 UTC by NOAA station 45026 (Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI). NDBC reports pressure reduced to sea level rather than the raw reading at the station.
- Where is NOAA buoy 45026 located?
- Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI (45026) reports from 41.982°N, 86.619°W in Lake Michigan (Michigan).
- How often is NOAA buoy 45026 updated?
- Station 45026 typically reports new observations about every 10 minutes. Big Buoy refreshes continuously so you always see the latest readings, alongside a solunar table for the area.
- What does NOAA buoy 45026 measure?
- Big Buoy shows wind, barometric pressure, air and water temperature, and wave height and period where available for Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI, plus solunar peak windows and a multi-day weather outlook.
- Is Big Buoy free to use?
- Yes. Live data for Cook Nuclear Plant Buoy, Stevensville, MI and every other NOAA buoy is free with no account required. Big Buoy Pro adds the Wind Tab, the Depth Chart, satellite overlays (sea surface temp, chlorophyll, currents), 16-day forecasts, and forecast model switching.