WMOK News Check – Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Today we have a 30%  chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85°.
Tonight – A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68°.
Wednesday – Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84°.
Wednesday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 63°.

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Coming up this Saturday, June 11, Project Hope Humane Society will be set up at Friends & Co., located at 1700 North Ave. from 10AM until 5PM. They will be selling cookbooks and T-shirts, and possibly some plants and baked goods!

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement for our area. Today and Tonight – Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible across the region
this afternoon and tonight. Isolated strong to severe storms are possible mainly this afternoon, with heavy rainfall also possible with storms.

Wednesday through Monday – Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Wednesday. Isolated strong to severe storms are possible, with heavy rainfall again possible with storms. Thunderstorms are possible late Thursday night and on Friday. The potential for a few severe storms cannot be ruled out.

Today is Chocolate Ice  Cream Day! Chocolate Ice Cream Day is dedicated to the tasty and popular confection. Chocolate is the second most popular ice cream flavor after vanilla, although its creation predates its more popular cousin. The first recipes of chocolate ice cream were published in 1693 in Naples, Italy, in which hot chocolate was the ingredient, which consisted of only chocolate and sugar. Chocolate ice cream was first introduced to the United States in the late 18th century. The first advertisement for chocolate ice cream in the United States appeared in New York City on May 12, 1777. Thomas Jefferson took a liking to ice cream when he was living in France during his time as an ambassador in the 1780’s, and there is some belief he helped bring its popularity to the United States after his return. In the early 19th century insulated ice houses were invented, spurring growth of the ice cream industry, and by the end of the century chocolate ice cream was very popular. Nowadays chocolate ice cream consists of cocoa powder, eggs, cream, vanilla, and sugar.

Upcoming Fundraisers and Events

JUNE

June 10-12 – 44th Superman Celebration –  Celebrating 50 Years as Home of Superman–  It’s More than a Convention, Better than a Festival, It’s a CELEBRATION! The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce hosts the 44th Annual Metropolis Superman Celebration, June 10th – 12th. 2022, with opening ceremonies starting at 9AM. Celebrity guests include, Smallville Stars: Tom Welling and Michael Rosenbaum as well as the voice of Clark Kent/Superman on the Cartoon Network’s Justice League, George Newbern.

Meet your favorite artists & writers in Artist Alley & Writers Way exhibition hall. You can also see full replicas of Optimus Prime and the Batmobile. Admission to the event is FREE! There are a few activities that do have a participation or ticket fee. Most all activities take place on Market St. in Metropolis with parking available around the event area. The City National Bank Metro Tent will have many programs and activities going on including on Sunday, they will have the annual Heroes & Villains Costume Contest. A fan-built replica of Optimus Prime from Transformers will be on display during the weekend.

For more information, visit their website at supermancelebration.net or call the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce at (618) 524-2714.

Metropolis Elks Lodge 1428 will be providing a cooling station during the Superman Celebration. The Metropolis Elks Lodge will open at 11AM on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11.

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