Air Quality Alert issued August 6 at 7:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air
quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Granite, Lake,
Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Ravalli, Sanders, Silver Bow, and Missoula
counties in effect until 9AM on 08/07/2026
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 7AM on 08/06/2026, particulate levels in Frenchtown, Hamilton
and Libby are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.
As of 7AM on 08/06/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte,
Columbia Falls, Cut Bank, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena, Lewistown,
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
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