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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Plumfield and Murphysboro.

.Levels will continue to fall on the Big Muddy River, dropping below
flood stage at Plumfield Sunday morning, and at Murphysboro Tuesday
morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 21.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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The Maple Syrup Festival returns March 26

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Maple Syrup Festival

It's an annual tradition that helps ring in Spring and celebrates a local tasty treat. It's the 2025 Maple Syrup Festival, at ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois University's Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and it's happening the weekend of March 22-23.

 By Brooke Schlyer

MAKANDA, IL (WSIL) -- The Maple Syrup Festival is making its long-awaited return next week Saturday.

On March 26, Touch of Nature's Maple Syrup Festival will be having a two day event filled with activities for the whole family. The event, which usually runs in February, was postponed due to COVID concerns.

Guests can look forward to many fun activities, such as maple syrup demonstrations, pancake breakfasts, nature hikes, and more.

The event is free for all ages, and it will take place at the Touch of Nature's Camp 2 location.

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