WMOK News Check “Yellow Sheet” – Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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Today – Mostly cloudy 66°. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Sunset – 4:39PM
Tonight – Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, low31°. Wind gusts as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday – Sunny 45°. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night – Increasing clouds, with a low around 23°.
Be sure to see the Special Weather Statement and Hazardous Weather Outlook Below
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This Week on WMOK’s Coffee Break:
Wednesday
Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse
Thursday
Rosemary Baxter and Brenda Hill of the Metropolis Public Library
Friday
Meteorologist Beau Dodson
WMOK’s community affairs program, Coffee Break has been part of the local morning radio landscape for decades. Coffee Break airs following the 8am WMOK News Check specifically on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – however as our regular listeners know – we sometimes have a bonus as we do this week with Meteorologist Beau Dodson.
We invite you to visit our ever growing Coffee Break archive to hear Coffee Breaks you may have missed
If your group or organization would like to join us live in studio for Coffee Break – send an email to wmoknews@frontier.com, message us via Facebook or call us at 618-524-9209
Be Aware of Potential Ill Weather Tonight
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Special Weather Statement and a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement for our area.
Today and Tonight – Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are forecast this afternoon and tonight. A few storms could produce hail and strong winds. There is a slight risk of severe storms over southwest Kentucky and the adjacent counties of southeast Missouri and southern Illinois, where a tornado or two cannot be ruled out late this afternoon and early tonight. Expect gusty south winds today and early tonight ahead of a cold front. Peak wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are likely,
Gusty South Winds Today And Tonight…
Winds will increase from the south this morning to between 15 and 25 mph. Wind gusts in the 30 to 40 mph range are likely from midday today through tonight. Locally higher gusts are possible in thunderstorms this evening.
Drive with caution today and tonight. Handling of high profile vehicles could become more difficult. Loose objects such as trash cans and holiday ornaments may be blown into roadways.
Metropolis Fire Department Offers Fire Safety Guidance for the Holidays
The Metropolis Fire Department recently posted a video to social media that addresses the speed at which a fire can spread.
Chief Micah Tolbert asks that families take five minutes to watch the video together and refresh themselves on their family’s fire emergency plan.
Tips for a Safe Holiday
- Water your live Christmas tree every day. A dry tree is a fire hazard. Trees too close to a heat source cause one in every four winter fires.
- Make sure you are using the right lights. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
- Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.
- Keep lit candles away from decorations and things that can burn. More than 1/3 of home decoration fires are started by candles. Consider using flameless candles, they look very similar and are safer.
- Blow out lit candles and turn off all light strings and decorations when leaving the room or going to bed.
Recent Articles You May Have Missed:
Annual Holiday Raffle benefiting the Massac Memorial Hospital Foundation Underway
Deadline for Engraved Bricks to be placed at Metropolis Superman Statue is December 14
Tiny’s Christmas Challenge for 2022 Help Raise Funds for Project Hope Humane Society
Make Memories and Record Family History This Holiday Season
Next Firearm Deer Season Begins December 1
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Wednesday, November 30th
12-2p Harrah’s Metropolis Walk-in Wednesdays
9a-3p COPE FOOD Pantry Metropolis Distribution -1013 North Avenue Metropolis – Please bring photo ID and proof of Massac County residency. COPE Food Pantry Distribution takes place in Metropolis on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
By appointment – Happy Hearts Senior Center will be having Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D. If interested, you must make an appointment by calling Betty Stoner at Happy Hearts at (618)524-9755.
Thursday, December 1st
3-6P Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Parking Lot
Friday, December 2nd
9a-3p COPE FOOD Pantry Metropolis Distribution -1013 North Avenue Metropolis – Please bring photo ID and proof of Massac County residency. COPE Food Pantry Distribution takes place in Metropolis on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Saturday December 3, 2022
6:30-11:30A the Kiwanis Club of Metropolis will host their annual Pancake Breakfast!
The Pancake Breakfast will take place at the First United Methodist Church, located at 100 E. 5th St. Adults $10, children five and under free with an accompanying adult.
10A-1P, the Metropolis Public Library will hold their Christmas Open House!
Photos with Santa, Holiday Crafts, Cocoa, Tea, Coffee and Treats! This year they will have a “Stockings for Soldiers” stuffing station and Christmas card creation station. For a $5 donation you can help stuff a stocking for our Soldiers and create a special handmade card!
12:30p-2:30p – Grinch Meet and Greet – Legence Bank – 522 Market Street
The Island of Misfit Toys PARADE
Join the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce for their 74 Annual Christmas Parade here in Metropolis. This years theme is Rudolph: The Island of Misfit Toys!
4:30P Metropolis Christmas Tree Lighting
The Island of Misfit Toys PARADE Join the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce for their 74 Annual Christmas Parade here in Metropolis.
Sunday, December 4
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38
Jr Beta Christmas Ham Raffle. $3 per ticket OR 4 tickets for $10. Please contact Mrs. Carder for tickets
Massac Unit #1
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