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In from the National Weather Service of Paducah

An isolated storm or two is possible across west Kentucky this afternoon and early evening. Main hazards would be lightning, brief heavy rain, and possibly some gusty winds. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday Isolated thunderstorms are possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning and again late Friday afternoon and night.
TodayMostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
TonightPartly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind.
WednesdaySunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday NightA chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
ThursdayA slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday NightClear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
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12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis
12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.
6:30P – The Massac County Historical Society at Elijah P. Curtis Home meets the first Monday of each month at 405 Market St.
5:30 – Metropolis Public Library – Board of Trustees Meeting -Third Tuesday of the month Basement of the Library – Open to the public.
The Metropolis Elks Lodge monthly meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Except July, August and December only the 1st Tuesday. Members only can attend. Applications can be picked up at the Lodge or from a member.
6P – Metropolis Lions’ Club – 2nd Thursday of the month at the Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St. – Small Conference Room-
7P – City of Metropolis City Council Meeting – Upstairs at the Metropolis City Hall, 106 W 5th St – Metropolis City Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month
5:30P – Sons of the American Legion – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month
6P – American Legion Post 306 Meeting – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month
4:30P – Nifty Needles Group – Metropolis Public Library – Every Friday – 317 Metropolis St, Metropolis

C.O.P.E. Food Pantry Distributions in Massac County
C.O.P.E. Food Pantry Distribution takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Metropolis at 1013 North Avenue from 9am until 3pm. Please bring your photo I.D. and proof of Massac County Residency.
– Brookport Distribution – 9A- 12P – Christian Church building that is directly behind the Harry Statham gymnasium . Every 3rd Thursday of the month 9A-12P – (618)524-3635
–Joppa Distribution – 10A-12P – Civic Center next to Joppa City Hall. Every 3rd Saturday a month. Please bring your photo I.D. and proof of Massac County residency. (618) 524-3635.
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