Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Today – Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98°. Heat index values as high as 107.
Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 76°.
Friday – A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96°. Heat index values as high as 105.
Friday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 71°.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement
until 8 PM CDT Tonight. Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.
Today makes 4 to 5 straight days of prolonged heat and humidity, which can have cumulative effects
to those susceptible to heat related illness. This extreme heat looks like it will last through Friday, at least for some parts
of the region, so either an extension of the Warning or potentially an Advisory will likely be added for a portion of
the region in upcoming forecasts. Some relief is on the way for the weekend. However, the heat will return with a vengeance next
week, with triple digit highs in the forecast.
Today is Recess At Work Day! A recess is a “temporary cessation of the customary activities of an engagement, occupation, or pursuit.” Recess at Work Day was started in 2004 by Rich DiGirolamo, because he believed that in order for workers to be productive, happy, and loyal, they need to have a fun work environment. He saw Recess at Work Day as a starting point in improving employee morale, happiness, health, wellness, and productivity. The day is for building a team spirit, and for increasing innovation and recharging those in an organization. The day may also have a positive effect on employee retention, which in turn will have an effect on customer retention.
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
JUNE
On Friday, June 17, 2022 starting at 10:30A, Happy Hearts Senior Center will have an Open House! They will having giveaways and entertainment by Jennifer Knight! For more information you can call Happy Heart Senior Center at (618) 524-9755.
Every 4th Monday of the month, At the River Ministries, host a Free Community Dinner that will be held at Dorothy Miller Park for the summer. In the case of rain, the dinner will be held at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th St. Transportation is available. If you are in need of a ride, call (618)638-7561 by 3 PM on the day of the dinner.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to volunteer, At the River Ministries is in need of 3-5 volunteers for the community meals from 6-7:15pm on the days on which the meals are help. Volunteers would help put food in to go containers, wash dishes, and put tables away. The volunteers begin their work at 3pm and have plenty of help for the prep work which takes place from 3-5pm and serving from 5-6pm but need help cleaning up. The meals are on the 4th Monday of each month. If you are interested in volunteering you can send a message to the At the River Ministries Facebook page expressing your interest.
Thursday, June 23 through Sunday, June 26, 2022 – The ASA Illinois Matthews Pro/Am Championship will take place at Mermet Fish and Wildlife Area. For more information or to register visit www.asaarchery.com
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