WMOK News Check
Monday, August 1, 2022
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Tonight – A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 73° and with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday – A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 93°. Heat index values as high as 106.
Tuesday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 72°.
Metropolis Back to School Bash to take place Sunday August 7th at the Metropolis City Pool –
Hear more from Chief Harry Masse below:
Covid-19 Transmissions Remain Elevated in the Southern Seven Region
From the Southern Seven Health Department: (7/29/22) – S7HD COVID-19 Community Transmission Level Update – (Six Counties Remain at High Level. Residents urged to use caution)
• High Level: Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski and Union
• Medium Level: Alexander
• Low Level: 0
COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children age 6 months to age 18 are available at each Southern 7 Public Health Clinic by appointment only.
For more information visit southern7.org, download the Southern 7 App or call 618-634-2297. For a complete schedule of WOW Van dates in your area, visit Southern 7 Health Department on Facebook or call 618-634-2297 ex. 9161.
Harrah’s Metropolis Back to School Supply Give-A-Way – Thursday, August 4th
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement for our area, along with a Special Weather Statement.
Today and Tomorrow Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop today, especially during the heat of the afternoon and early evening. There is a marginal to slight risk for strong to severe storms to develop, particularly across southwest Indiana and northwest Kentucky. Damaging winds will be the primary severe storm hazard with large hail also a potential severe storm hazard. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Locally heavy rain and lightning will be commonplace storm hazards.
Tuesday through Sunday – Thunderstorms are possible Tuesday, then again Wednesday night through Friday. The main hazards in any storms that develop will be lightning and heavy rainfall. More isolated storms are possible over the weekend, mainly across parts of southwest Indiana and western Kentucky.
Heat index readings of 100 to 105 degrees expected this week – Potentially dangerous heat indices are expected today through Wednesday, east of a line from Mount Vernon, Illinois, to Cairo, to Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Afternoon heat indices will reach around 100 degrees today, and 100 to 105 degrees Tuesday and Wednesday.
Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and stay inside or take breaks in air-conditioned rooms if you can. Be mindful to not leave young children or pets unattended in vehicles, and check up on relatives and neighbors when possible.
This Week on WMOK’s Coffee Break:
COPE Food Pantry Distribution taking place this week:
– Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays 9A-3P – (618)524-3635
– Brookport Distribution – Harry Statham Gym Brookport- Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 9A-12P – (618)524-3635
Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. Clients may pick up food items once a month in Brookport or Metropolis.
Full list of Massac County Food Pantries
Today is National Girlfriends Day!
Today we celebrate all the friends in our life who are girls. Girlfriends may be friends we have made through places like work or school, or might be our sisters, mothers, or daughters. Although most maintain that today is for celebrating all friends who are girls, some say today is for celebrating that special someone in their life, their girlfriend. Read more here
Today is the last day to sign up for Massac Youth Sports (fall baseball, softball and t-ball)
The sign ups; which are for fall baseball, softball and t-ball will take place at the Metropolis Community Center Conference Room located at 900 W. 10th St from 5p-7p.
Follow the Massac Youth Sports Facebook Page Here
On Wednesday, August 3rd from 3P-4P the Metropolis Public Library will celebrate National Watermelon Day at Washington Park in Metropolis.
They will have a watermelon eating contest, favorite watermelon book readings, watermelon education, and more. Please register if you plan to attend and you may just get to take home a treat! For more information call the Metropolis Public Library at (618)524-4312.
First Annual Truth, Justice & The American Way Golf Cart & UTV Poke Run to take place Saturday
The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce Retail/Service Committee will host its first annual Golf Cart/UTV event August 6th. The Truth, Justice & The American Way Golf Cart and UTV Poker Run will include raffles and giveaways. Get the full details here.
Massac County Farmer’s Market
Thursdays from 3-6p
Saturdays from 8am-Noon
at the Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot
We encourage vendors to contact WMOK so that we can add them to the vendor listing for this week.
You can call WMOK at 618-524-4400 or message/comment to the WMOK Facebook page.
School and Sports News
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38
August 8th, 9th, and 11th – 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. -Grades 3rd-8th – Boys and Girls Free Basketball Camp – JHS gym
First Day of School is August 12, 2022
Massac County Unit #1
First Day of school is August 11, 2022
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