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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Today – Sunny, with a high near 94°.
Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 69°.
Tuesday – Sunny and hot, with a high near 97°.
Tuesday Night – Clear, with a low around 68°.
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Community Transmission Levels for Covid-19 remain elevated in the Southern seven region.
As of Friday afternoon Johnson County is at “High Level” while Alexander, Hardin, Massac, Pulaski and Union are at “Medium Level”. Transmission levels are low in Pope County.
Prepare your trees for severe weather
URBANA, Ill. – Spring showers, summer thunderstorms, a winter dusting of snow; these are familiar weather events for Midwesterners, but as climate changes so do weather events. Extreme weather is increasing in Illinois.
Over the past 120 years, significant changes have occurred that are causing more extreme weather events, according to a recently published report from The Nature Conservancy in Illinois “An Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change in Illinois.” Heat waves have increased, and as a result, summer storm intensity has increased. The number of extremely cold days, with temperatures less than 32°F, will decrease and the freeze-free season will be extended. Warmer winter temperatures result in heavy rain and snow events.
The impact of climate change is not limited to humans. Plants, especially long-lived plants such as trees, are affected by these changes too.
“So many of us love the trees in our lives and it can be devastating to see one fail because of a weather event. Taking actions before and after a storm can help promote tree resilience and longevity,” says Emily Swihart, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator.
Regardless of the type of storm, healthy trees are better able to withstand severe weather. Healthy trees are well balanced in form, free from disease and injury, and have adequate root systems.
“Proper, regular care of young trees contributes to the development of healthy mature trees,” Swihart says. “Planting the right tree in the right place is the first step to having resilient trees.”
Tree species vary in site condition preferences and tolerances so matching tree requirements to site conditions will promote its establishment and overall health. Assessing a tree’s form and making proper pruning cuts when necessary, can create a canopy that is well balanced, encourages a single leader, and has strong branch attachment angles. Providing supplemental water to young trees during times of drought encourages root system development. Strong root systems support healthy canopies by providing adequate amounts of water and nutrients and help anchor the tree.
During a severe weather event, extra stress is put on the tree. Snow and ice storms add extra weight to the branches and cause breaking or failure. High winds can ‘push’ trees over in an event known as wind throw when root systems are not capable of resisting the extra force put on the canopy. Winds may also cause tree trunks to fail at weak points or trunks may sustain damage due to twisting of the canopy.
Drought stress can cause short- and long-term damage to trees. Extreme heat can contribute to canopy dieback and health decline. Extreme cold can cause twig and branch die back or destroy flower and leaf buds.
“After a storm or weather-related event, your safety is the priority,” Swihart says. “Stay away from any fallen powerline or tree interacting with a powerline.”
Utility lines should always be considered live and dangerous. Call the utility provider before damage assessment and site clean-up.
After a weather-related event, many factors contribute to determining which trees require maintenance to restore health or have sustained fatal injuries. A certified arborist is a trained professional who can assist with assessment and tree removal if necessary. It is recommended that routine inspections be conducted on trees remaining on a site to monitor for decline or disease.
Finally, trees provide a wide variety of services in our communities – from cooling homes to creating habitat for wildlife. If trees are lost, after clean-up has occurred, replanting is the final step in recovery. Planting and caring for trees ensures that the landscape will continue to have these life supporting species for years to come.
For more information on tree selection or care, connect with your local Illinois Extension county office at go.illinois.edu/ExtensionOffice.
Today is Meow Like A Pirate Day!
Meow Like a Pirate Day is celebrated by cats on the same day that humans celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day. But what do cats have to do with pirates? Some evidence suggests that they often sailed with them on their ships. But they weren’t just passive passengers—they served a purpose. For one, they killed rodents like mice and rats that often infested ships. This was helpful not only because it kept food safe so that pirates wouldn’t run out of it during their voyages, and kept ropes and woodwork intact so the ship functioned, but also because it helped keep pirates from getting sick because rodents carried disease or carried fleas that carried disease. For another, cats became companions of the crew, who often spent long stretches of time away from home and craved companionship. Legend has it that some pirates viewed black cats on board as good luck and that if the cats were kept safe, nothing bad would happen to the ship. But, if they were thrown overboard, a bad storm would come, and with it, bad luck. Today, cats pay tribute to their feline relatives who were pirates and did so much to help out their human shipmates!
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for our area. Today and Tonight A chance of thunderstorms exists through mid morning for portions of southeast Illinois, southwest Indiana, and northwest Kentucky. While a locally strong storm cannot be ruled out, the main impacts will be lightning and locally heavy rain. Record or near record heat is forecast this afternoon with high temperatures reaching the lower to middle 90s. The combination of heat and humidity will result in peak heat index values around 100 degrees this afternoon.
Tuesday through Sunday Record or near record heat is forecast to persist into Tuesday and Wednesday with high temperatures in the middle to upper 90s. The combination of heat and humidity will result in average peak heat index values of 100 to 105 on Tuesday, and around 100 degrees on Wednesday.
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Coming Up This Week:
Taking Orders Now: Massac County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for it’s Fall Fish Sale. The delivery date is scheduled for Thursday, October 6 from 12:30-2P. The Fish Sale will take place in the SWCD parking lot, located at 1438 W. 10th St. The order deadline for triploid grass carp is Thursday, September 22, with all other fish on Thursday, September 29. To place an order, or for more information contact the district office at (618)524-9367 or Greenwater Fish Farm at (731)662-7449
Today – Monday, September 19, 2022
9-3P – Cope Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – Call (618)524-3635
4P – Brookport Parks & Rec Meeting
Tuesday, September 20 –
National Pepperoni Pizza Day
Wednesday, September 21 –
8A – Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition Meeting – Meetings are held at Metropolis City Hall in the Council Chambers. Please direct message via FB or email massacdrugawareness@gmail.com for more information.
9-3P – Cope Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – Call (618)524-3635
12 – 2P Walk in Wednesday Employment Opportunity – Harrah’s Hotel Lobby
Massac Unit 1 Students- Mid-term reports will be distributed electronically
Thursday, September 22 –
Autumnal Equinox 2022: First Day of Fall
3-6P – Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Parking Lot
Friday, September 23 –
9-3P – Cope Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – Call (618)524-3635
1P – Metropolis Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Scramble – Metropolis Country Club – For more information contact Hailey Miles at hmiles@massaccountyil.gov or Landon Bremer at lbremer@cnb-metropolis.com
Saturday, September 24 –
8 – 12P Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Parking Lot
10A – Grace Church Community Meal (last Saturday of the month) – Grace Church is located at 102 E. 20th St.
1P– The Class of ’72 is planning a luncheon on Saturday. The Luncheon will take place at Super City Bar & Grill, located at 2340 Devers Rd. Then the classmates will go to the Superman Statue at 3P to have their picture taken before heading to the All School Reunion that night!
5:30P The Metropolis Community High School All School Reunion will be at Walker Hall in Paducah, KY. Times: 5:30 – Check-in & Social Hour 6:30P Welcome & Finger Foods 8P DJ! They will be sending out invitations in April 2022. In July 2000, the 1st Metropolis Community High School reunion was held for the classes of 1965 thru 1975. The 2nd five-year reunion was represented by classes from 1938 thru 1984 and the 3rd was open to everyone who had attended the old Metropolis Community High School.
Sunday, September 25 –
Monday, September 26 – 5P – At the River Ministries monthly community dinner at the Metropolis Community Center For transportation call (618)638-7561 by 3P.
Local School and Sports News
Massac County crowned a new Homecoming Queen during Friday Night’s Coronation. Ashlynn Martin was name Homecoming Queen. Ashlynn is the daughter of Scott and Ashley Martin. Hear WMOK’s announcing of the court and our interview with Ashlynn below:
Ashlynn Martin escorted by Bennett Neely (photo – Ashley Martin)
Ashlynn during her WMOK interview (photo – Ashley Martin)
Joppa
A Blood Drive will be held on October 17 from 1:15 to 6:15 in the Joppa High School Cafeteria
Massac
Join WMOK at 6:30on Friday as we get things started with Angie Lockard and Super Country Favorites – followed by WMOK’s Sawyer and Prevallet with coverage of the game!
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