Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Today – Sunny and hot, with a high near 99°. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight – Clear, with a low around 76°.
Wednesday – Sunny and hot, with a high near 98°. Heat index values as high as 105.
Wednesday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 75°. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement
Excessive Heat Warning in effect until Wednesday at 8PM
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105° to 110° this afternoon
Wednesday afternoon – Heat indices around 105°
Thursday’s heat index values will range from 100 to 105 – A slight chance of thunderstorms is forecast Thursday and Thursday night
Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities. Overnight lows will only fall into the mid 70s to around 80, providing little relief.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Today is Flag Day! Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which took place on June 14, 1777. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson made a proclamation establishing June 14th as Flag Day. In August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an act of Congress, which was signed by Harry Truman. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday. Before the government recognized Flag Day, citizens had been celebrating it and working to bring it to prominence for many years. Bernard J. Cigrand, a schoolteacher from Waubeka, Wisconsin, held the first formal observance of “Flag Day”, or “Flag Birthday”, at Stony Hill School in 1885. Cigrand continued to advocate for Flag Day and became the president of the American Flag Day Association and the National Flag Day Society. Cigrand is usually described as the “Father of Flag Day”. On June 14, 1894, over 300,000 public school students celebrated Flag Day in parks across Chicago. In the 1890’s, observances took place in other cities such as New York City and Philadelphia. Currently, the week of June 14th is known as “National Flag Week”, and the president makes a proclamation urging people to fly flags for its duration. Flags are flown on government buildings as well.
More on Flag Day from Encyclopedia Britannica
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
JUNE
Every 4th Monday of the month, At the River Ministries, host a Free Community Dinner that will be held at Dorothy Miller Park for the summer. In the case of rain, the dinner will be held at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th St. Transportation is available. If you are in need of a ride, call (618)638-7561 by 3 PM on the day of the dinner.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to volunteer, At the River Ministries is in need of 3-5 volunteers for the community meals from 6-7:15pm on the days on which the meals are help. Volunteers would help put food in to go containers, wash dishes, and put tables away. The volunteers begin their work at 3pm and have plenty of help for the prep work which takes place from 3-5pm and serving from 5-6pm but need help cleaning up. The meals are on the 4th Monday of each month. If you are interested in volunteering you can send a message to the At the River Ministries Facebook page expressing your interest.
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Southern Seven Health Department’s Wellness on Wheels will be at Happy Hearts Senior Center in Metropolis from 10A-12:30P and in Brookport in Front of City Hall from 1:30P – 4P.
On Friday, June 17, 2022 starting at 10:30A, Happy Hearts Senior Center will have an Open House! They will having giveaways and entertainment by Jennifer Knight! For more information you can call Happy Heart Senior Center at (618) 524-9755.
On Thursday, June 28 from 5 – 8P the Vienna City Park Community-Wide Celebration will take place! Come and enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, and prizes!
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