Station Name: MANISTEE RIVER NEAR WELLSTON, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 623 feet

Nearest Address:
Dilling Rd
Wellston, MI 49689
Manistee County

GPS Coordinates: 44.25944997, -85.94174209

Nearby Water Temperatures

Air Quality Alert issued July 14 at 10:59AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 10:59 AM
Expires: Wed July 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an Air Quality Alert for July 15, 2026, for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups with the potential for Unhealthy, especially north. This is a Statewide Air Quality Alert Plumes of smoke from Canadian wildfires are expected to move into the region this week. The plumes will reach the upper peninsula this evening, sinking into the northern lower peninsula overnight. Models are showing the smoke plumes will reach the Michigan/Indiana border Wednesday evening. It is recommended that, when possible, you avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in nose, throat, and eyes. You can help reduce air pollution by limiting activities, such as: - outdoor burning; - use of residential wood burning devices. Tips for households: - Keep windows closed overnight to prevent smoke from getting indoors and, if possible, run central air conditioning with MERV-13 or higher rated filters. 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 EPAs Air Now site: AirNow.gov For further health information, please see MDHHS Wildfire Smoke and Your Health site: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/your-health- and-wildfire-smoke Air Quality Alert Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy July 14, 2026

Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 3:02PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 3:02 PM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 14 at 10:24AM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the west and highest waves around 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 14 at 3:33PM EDT until July 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Tue July 14, 2026, 3:33 PM
Expires: Tue July 14, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 25 kts from the southwest and highest waves around 3 feet. * WHERE...Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI, Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge, Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI and Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.