Station Name: Madison River bl Ennis Lake nr McAllister MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,738 feet

Nearest Address:
Bear Trap Trail Nrt
Norris, MT 59745
Madison County

GPS Coordinates: 45.49023056, -111.6345056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 6:07PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue July 28, 2026, 6:07 PM
Expires: Tue July 28, 2026, 7:15 PM

At 607 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 14 miles northeast of Lima, or 31 miles south of Dillon, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Madison and south central Beaverhead Counties.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Air Quality Alert issued July 28 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

Effective: Tue July 28, 2026, 8:00 AM
Expires: Wed July 29, 2026, 9:00 AM

AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Blaine, Broadwater, Cascade, Chouteau, Deer Lodge, Fergus, Granite, Jefferson, Judith Basin, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Liberty, Meagher, Mineral, Missoula, Petroleum, Pondera, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders, Silver Bow, Teton, Toole, Phillips, Hill counties in effect until 9AM on 07/29/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 6AM on 07/28/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Hamilton and Helena are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 6AM on 07/28/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Dillon, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Havre, Lewistown, Libby, Malta, Missoula, Sleeping Giant and Thompson Falls are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us