Thursday WMOK News Check “Yellow Sheet” – 5.1.25 WMOK – Metropolis and Massac County News

This Afternoon and Tonight

Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and tonight, with primary hazards being large hail and damaging winds although a tornado or two is possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Thursday through Tuesday

A slight risk of severe storms exists Thursday until a cold front completes its passage. Damaging winds is the primary severe hazard but hail and isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. Locally heavy rain and lightning will also be potential storm hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is requested for this afternoon across southern Illinois and southwest Indiana for the anticipation of severe weather.

WMOK (Metropolis, IL)  This round of daytime closures will continue until May 7. The closures take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays and is in place to continue Spring Inspection.

The inspection closure on the Brookport bridge coupled with the work on I-24 which will continue until 2027 makes the commute between Metropolis and Paducah difficult.

For those navigating the traffic disruptions caused by the bridge closures and ongoing construction, the Waze app can be a valuable tool. We use it here at WMOK and rely on it often.

This navigation app provides real-time updates on traffic conditions, alternative routes, and estimated travel times, helping users avoid delays. By leveraging community-reported data, Waze can suggest quicker paths, ensuring that commuters between Metropolis and Paducah can adjust their routes on the fly to minimize inconvenience during this challenging period.

View a current look at Metropolis to Paducah traffic on I-24 AND through Brookport here.

– Friday, May 2

– Saturday, May 3

– Sunday, May 4