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NDBC buoy npdw3

Observed , 2 hours ago

Elevated

Moderate NE winds at 12 kn gusting to 15 kn. Pressure falling at 1,031.5 mbar. Late This Afternoon: NE Wind 10 To 15 Kts.

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Wind

Speed

12kn

Gust

15kn

Direction

40° NE

Trend

Steady

Last 10 hours7 to 14 kn

Pressure

1032mbar

Tendency

Easing

3 hour change

-1.7 mbar

Last 10 hours1032 to 1034 mbar

Zone forecast

Late This Afternoon

NE Wind 10 To 15 Kts. Waves 1 To 3 Ft. Sunny.

Tonight

E Wind 10 To 15 Kts Veering SE In The Late Evening And Overnight. Waves 2 To 4 Ft. Clear.

Thursday

E Wind 10 To 15 Kts. Waves 1 To 3 Ft. Mostly Sunny.

NWS zone Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI

Last 24 hours

Time WindPressure
12 kn NE1,032 mbar
11 kn NE1,033 mbar
9.9 kn E1,034 mbar
13 kn E1,033 mbar

Every 3 hours, over the last 9 hours.

4 stations within 30 NM

Chambers Island, WI 17 NM WSW Fairport, MI 24 NM NE NORTH MICHIGAN- Halfway between North Manitou and Washington Islands. 24 NM E Menominee, MI 28 NM WSW

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Common questions

How often does buoy npdw3 report?

Wind and pressure update about every 10 minutes.

Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy npdw3?

Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.

Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?

Watches, warnings, and advisories for Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.

Can I see the forecast against what buoy npdw3 measured?

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What this buoy measures

This buoy is not reporting waves, water temperature or air temperature. Conditions above come from the sensors it does carry, and the forecast, tides and sun times on this page are regional rather than measured at the buoy.

Station npdw3
45°17'28" N 86°58'37" W · owned and maintained by NWS Central Region

Measured on the water by 1,000+ NOAA buoys. Observations from the National Data Buoy Center, forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service. Not for navigation.