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In from the National Weather Service of Paducah
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Heat index values up to 107 expected.
Today and Tonight
A small increase in humidity is expected to result in hotter
feeling conditions today compared to the last few days. Heat
index values of 103 to 107 are forecast this afternoon and a heat
advisory is in effect for parts of the area.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening.
Isolated strong to severe storms are possible with wind the main
threat, all storms will also be capable of brief torrential
rainfall.
Thursday through Tuesday.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday.
Isolated strong to severe storms are possible with a slightly
higher risk on Thursday. All storms will be capable of brief
torrential rainfall. There is a slightly higher risk of flash
flooding across parts of southern Illinois and southwest Indiana
Thursday evening.
Afternoon heat index values over 100 degrees are expected through
Sunday. Heat index values may exceed 105 degrees on Thursday
area-wide.
Today – Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
TonightIsolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
ThursdayScattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday NightScattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday – Scattered showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night – Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday – Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night – Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Sunday – Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night – Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Monday – Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Monday Night – Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Light south southwest wind.
Tuesday – Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
A Local Look
The little Cypress tree at the end of the rainbow. Saturday afternoon at Mermet Lake in Southern IL.
Donate a Fan – Help Families Stay Cool this Summer
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Massac Memorial Hospital and City National Bank are teaming up to help our families stay cool this summer. We are looking for donations of box fans for our Fans For Families event. If you or any business would like to donate a fan or fans we will have three drop off locations. You can drop off your fans at Massac Memorial Hospital located at 28 Chick St., City National Bank locations at 2070 E. 5th St, and 423 Ferry St. in Metropolis. This event will run through August 15th!
More information to come of when fans will be available to pick up once we start getting fans in.
Illinois Small Business Development Center at SCC Small Business Expo – Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Agenda
8:00- 9:15 – Registration, coffee and conversation
9:15-9:45 – Welcome and introductions to regional small business resources
10:00-10:45 – Business Basics Panel, learn key tips from an attorney, accountant, banker and insurance agent.
11:00 – 11:50 – Business Financials Panel, Learn about lending opportunities and loan applications
12:00-1:00 – Lunch, networking and word from lunch sponsor
1:00-1:50 – Business Marketing Panel – Learn about general marketing tips, websites, branding and photography
2:00-2:50 – Business Workforce Panel – Employee relations, workforce training/ development
3:00 – 4:00 – Short closing remarks and networking.
Sign up today! https://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/40627
In Today's WMOK Community Events Listing:
– Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Massac County Youth Fair – Wednesday, July 16
Wednesday, July 16th-Friday, July 18th
12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Daily children’s activities in the enclosed barn: crafts, scavenger hunts, games, activities, and water on Friday!
7p.m. Celebrity Showmanship
Food auction items will start being auctioned during the Celebrity Showmanship. Be early!
7pm – Massac County Youth Fair – Second annual Celebrity Showmanship! Come support some of your favorite “celebrities” from local businesses showcase their talents at a livestock show. These showman will show a cow, sheep, and pig in hopes to win Showmanship. The only requirement is none of the participants can have showing or livestock experience.
– Thursday, July 17, 2025
Massac County Youth Fair Thursday, July 17
8 a.m. Swine show
Sheep show, following swine show
9 a.m.-noon; 5-8 p.m. Exhibit hall open
– Friday, July 18, 2025
Massac County Youth Fair – Friday, July 18
9 a.m. Beef show
4 p.m. Entries close for cat show
4-7 p.m. Exhibit hall open
5 p.m. Cat show
9 p.m. Release of livestock
6:00 p.m. Register for stick horse show
6:00-8:00 p.m. Ice Cream Trike and Treats (Sponsored by City National Bank)
Get your squares for cow pasture plop
6:30 p.m. Stick horse show, Ages 0-6 (Sponsored by Fort Massac Saddle Club) at the Livestock Arena
7 p.m. Veggie 500 (Sponsored by Massac County Farm Bureau
Young Leaders) in the enclosed barn
8 p.m. Greased pig contest during Cow pasture plop
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL — The Metropolis Public Library is excited to invite crafty people to its community initiative, the Nifty Needles Group. This weekly gathering invites residents aged 11 and up to explore their creativity through knitting, sewing, embroidery, and other personal crafting projects.
Participants will convene in the library’s basement every Friday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM to work on their individual projects. This group aims to provide a welcoming space for crafters to focus on their hobbies while enjoying a friendly atmosphere.
“Crafting is a wonderful way to express creativity and connect with others,” said the library’s program coordinator, Colby Kennedy. “We want to create an inclusive environment where individuals can share their skills, learn from one another, and enjoy refreshments provided by the library.”
The Nifty Needles Group is perfect for both beginners learning a new skill and experienced crafters wanting to refine their techniques or tackle larger projects. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies and ideas to share.
In addition to hands-on crafting, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in conversation with fellow enthusiasts, fostering a sense of community around shared interests.
The Metropolis Public Library is committed to serving the needs of its diverse population, and this new group is just one of many initiatives aimed at bringing people together through their common interests.
For more information about the Nifty Needles Group, stop by the library or call 618-524-4312
6 p.m. Beef Night (Sponsored by Shawnee Beef Association)
AJMPU Livestock Show
– Saturday, July 19, 2025
Massac County Youth Fair – Saturday, July 19
8 a.m. FFA show – Young Leaders Breakfast (6:00-9:30am)
6 – 9 a.m. Market swine weigh-in
10 a.m. – noon Exhibit hall open
11 a.m. Market swine show
Steer show, following market swine show
Market lamb show, following steer show
2 – 5 p.m. Release of all entries
Payment of premiums
CNB Summer Concert at the Gazebo
Washington Park
6:30p-8:30p
– Sunday, July 20, 2025
Massac County Youth Fair – Sunday, July 20
4 p.m. Rain date for horse show
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