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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and near Murphysboro

.Moderate to major flooding continues along the Big Muddy River. At
Plumfield, the river is now forecast to crest in moderate flood
stage near 28.5 feet Friday morning. At Murphysboro, the river is
cresting currently cresting in major flood stage near 36.4 feet.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5
feet Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
28.6 feet on 05/02/2017.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Dogwood-Azalea Festival kicks off 55th annual celebration

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Dogwood Azalea Festival

CHARLESTON, Mo. -- The 55th annual Dogwood-Azalea Festival kicks off the four-day event on Thursday in Charleston, Missouri.

On Thursday, April 13, the festival features events throughout the city including...

  • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Plant sale at the Clara Drinkwater Newman Library
  • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Warren E. Hearnes Museum opens
  • 10 a.m - 4 p.m. - Joseph Hunter Moore Home opens
  • 11 a.m. - Taste of the Festival - Vendors offer tasty food to visitors
  • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Luncheon held at the Southside Baptist Church
  • 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Carnival opens at 800 East Marshal Street
  • 6 p.m. - Charleston's Got Talent - Lot beside Post Office
  • Much more

On Friday, April 14, the festival continues with more events taking place...

  • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Plant sale at the Clara Drinkwater Newman Library
  • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Warren E. Hearnes Museum opens
  • 10 a.m - 4 p.m. - Joseph Hunter Moore Home opens
  • 11 a.m. - Arts & Crafts Bazaar at Dr. E. Charles Rolwing Park
  • 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Carnival opens at 800 East Marshal Street
  • Dusk - Big Truck Parade - Taking place on the highway from Exit 12 to Exit 10 along E. Marshall and Main Street
  • Much more

On Saturday, April 15, Charleston will be filled with thousands of people with dogwoods and azaleas fill the beautiful streets of Charleston. On hand will be many vendors and events taking place...

  • 8 a.m. - Bake Sale (Mississippi County Historical Society) at 403 North Main Street
  • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Phillips Exotic Animal Petting Zoo & Swine Races
  • 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Car show - Knights of Columbus Lot
  • 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. - Carnival opens at 800 East Marshal Street
  • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Quilt and Book sale - Clara Drinkwater Newman Library
  • 11 a.m. - Dogwood-Azalea Parade
  • 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Carriage Rides
  • 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Musical Entertainment - Sound Stage at Rolwing Park
  • Dusk - Candlelight Tour - Along the Dogwood-Azalea Trail
  • Much more...

Sunday, April 16, events continue on the last day...

  • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Phillips Exotic Animal Petting Zoo & Swine Races
  • 11 a.m. - Taste of the Festival - Vendors offer tasty food to visitors
  • 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Carnival opens at 800 East Marshal Street
  • Much more...

For more information on location, planned events and activities, lodging and dining information and much more, you can find that on their website .

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