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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

STATEMENT TEXT

...Cold air funnels will be possible...

Cold air funnels are expected today. These cold air funnels are
developing underneath a few showers that are moving across the
area. Underneath these showers...spinning columns of air that look
like tornadoes may continue to develop. These funnels usually are
very brief and rarely touch the ground. If these funnels do touch
down...they most likely will not cause damage to life or
property.

Cold air funnels are due to very cool air aloft...warm moist air
near the ground...and are usually in association with a strong
area of low pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere. Due to
little or no wind shear...they are usually weak and very brief.

Metropolis landmark under restoration

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Metropolis Fire Department bell
Metropolis Fire Department

METROPOLIS, Ill. -- A former landmark of Metropolis will soon ring again. 

The East End Fire Station bell is getting a facelift thanks to donations from fire officials.

The Metropolis Fire Department took to  to announce the bell was in transit to the restoration site. 

"We all fully believed in the restoration and its ultimate display at our fire station alongside our antique American LaFrance fire engine," wrote the department. 

Funds for the project came from donations from the city's firefighters. The total amount raised for this project totals over $4,000.

The bell has a rich history in Metropolis. The bell rang over the East End Fire station as far back as 1930 until the station closed several decades later.

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