WMOK News Check – Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Today we have a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 75°, with possible wind gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight – A 10% chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51°.
Wednesday – Partly sunny, with a high near 72°.
Wednesday Night – A 20% chance of showers after 1am, with a low around 58°.

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WMOK has learned that due to an overwhelming arrival of inventory the 8th street Dollar General will remain closed until 5pm this afternoon. They have advised that they will remain closed until 5pm on Wednesday as well. These hours do not apply to the 10th street Dollar General.

8th Street Dollar General in Metropolis to remain closed until 5pm today - WMOK News

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for our area. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

DAY ONE…Today and Tonight – Isolated thunderstorms this morning will contain brief heavy rain and dangerous lightning. Thunderstorms will become more numerous this afternoon over western Kentucky and southwest Indiana, along an eastward moving cold front. A few of these storms could briefly reach severe levels. The main hazards will be isolated damaging wind gusts and large hail. The storms will move east of the region early this evening.

A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect today for sustained southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with higher gusts. Boaters should exercise extra caution.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Wednesday through Monday – Another round of thunderstorms is expected later this week, mainly Thursday and Thursday night. There is a risk some of these storms could be severe. More specific details on the location, timing, and types of hazards will become available in future outlooks.

A small chance of thunderstorms will linger into Friday. Lightning and locally heavy rain will be the main impacts then.

Today is World Press Freedom Day! The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day[1][2] or just World Press Day, observed to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and marking the anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration, a statement of free press principles put together by African newspaper journalists in Windhoek in 1991.Every year world Press Freedom Index was published by Reporters Without Borders. Since 2002 based upon the organization’s own assessment of the countries’ press freedom records in the previous year. It intends to reflect the degree of freedom that journalists, news organizations, and netizens have in each country, and the efforts made by authorities to respect this freedom.

You can assist S7HD’s Environmental Health team monitor for West Nile Virus in the southern seven counties of Illinois by reporting sick or dying crows, blue jays, robins, or other perching birds. To make a report, please contact Miranda Adams at (618) 634-2297, ext. 9114, who will determine if the bird will need to be picked up for testing. The birds collected by S7HD do not get tested for Avian flu. Go to the link below for more information on Avian flu. https://www2.illinois.gov/…/IDNR-recommends-halt-to-use

Upcoming Fundraisers and Events

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On May 7, the Metropolis American Legion Post will be hosting a meal for all vets and their families between 4PM and 7PM. All veterans are invited to bring their families for burgers, hot dogs, barbecue, and side dishes. You do not need to be a member of the Legion to participate. The Legion is located at 4th and Market St., just a block west of Fat Edd’s Roadhouse.

On May 7, from 7A until 12P the Massac County Home and Community Education will be having a Benefit Sale. The Benefit Sale will take place at the Massac County Community Center on Korte Rd. This will be a great time to select Mother’s Day gifts, special bargains, crafts, and garden plants. All proceeds will go to HCE to help with programs they offer in the community.