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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Williamson and Franklin
Counties.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River for the next
week, dropping near to below flood stage by April 21.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY, APRIL 21...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until Monday, April 21.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening and continue falling to 19.6 feet Monday,
April 21.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


&&

Bandy's Pumpkin Patch opens for the season September 21, 2024

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Bandy's 2024 maze

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. (WSIL) -- A southern Illinois favorite for Fall fun will open the weekend of Saturday, September 21, 2024. Bandy's Pumpkin Patch will hold their season opening with fun for the whole family. The event starts at 9 a.m. Saturday morning and includes hayrides, a play barn, their upgraded sensory shed and their infamous corn maze.

Members of the community are also chipping in on the opening day. Johnston City Fire Department will be there with a fire engine and Caritas Family Solutions will be on hand passing out foster care information.

Organizers say they've also got a sea of pumpkins and mums to choose from. Everything kicks off on Saturday at 9 a.m. and runs until 10 p.m.

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