Station Name: ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT NILES, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 646 feet

Nearest Address:
2–10 E Main St
Niles, MI 49120
Berrien County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8292138, -86.2597325

Nearby Water Temperatures

Air Quality Alert issued July 8 at 10:48AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 10:48 AM
Expires: Thu July 9, 2026, 12:00 AM

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has declared an Air Quality Alert for Wednesday, July 8th, for elevated levels of ozone in parts of southwest Michigan. Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG, Orange AQI) range. The Air Quality Alert is in effect for the following counties in southwest Michigan... Berrien and Cass Warm temperatures, ample sunlight and southwest winds will mix with pollutants to produce surface-level Ozone in west and southwest Michigan. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Monitor for symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. People and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to ozone formation. These activities include: * refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling; * using gasoline powered lawn equipment; * using charcoal lighter fluid. Positive activities include: * driving less; * telecommuting; * delaying or combining errands; For up-to-date air quality data for Michigan visit the MiAir site: Michigan.gov/MiAir For up-to-date air quality data nationally visit EPA's Air Now site: AirNow.gov

Air Quality Alert issued July 8 at 10:46AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 10:46 AM
Expires: Thu July 9, 2026, 1:00 AM

The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, in effect for Wednesday, July 8th. An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been issued. Ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take: * Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation. * Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip. * Avoid refueling your vehicle or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7pm. * Turn off your engine when idling for more than 30 seconds. * Conserve energy by turning off lights or setting the air conditioner to 75 degrees or above. For additional information, please visit the IDEM Smog page at: http://www.in.gov/idem/airmonitoring/smogwatch/

Air Quality Alert issued July 8 at 10:44AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed July 8, 2026, 10:44 AM
Expires: Thu July 9, 2026, 10:45 AM

The officials at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have declared an Air Quality Action Day, in effect for Wednesday, July 8th. An Air Quality Action Day for Ozone has been issued. Ozone levels are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor exposure. Here are some recommended actions that the public can take: * Walk, bike, carpool or use public transportation. * Avoid using the drive-through and combine errands into one trip. * Avoid refueling your vehicle or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7pm. * Turn off your engine when idling for more than 30 seconds. * Conserve energy by turning off lights or setting the air conditioner to 75 degrees or above. For additional information, please visit the IDEM Smog page at: http://www.in.gov/idem/airmonitoring/smogwatch/