Month: August 2016

Saturday events

In the event of inclement weather, contact the sponsoring organization or visit the website or social media page to see if the event is still being held.

Tiblow Days continues in Bonner Springs
The 36th annual Tiblow Days is scheduled to continue Saturday in Bonner Springs. Today’s events include a run, car show, parade at 9 a.m., vendor booths and barbecue contest. There are also performances scheduled. For more information, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/tiblow-days-scheduled-this-weekend-in-bonner-springs/.

Learn how marbles are made
A marble-making demonstration is scheduled from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Moon Marble Co. store, 600 E. Front St., Bonner Springs. Demonstrations begin around 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. and end at about 3 p.m., provided a glass artist is available. For more information, see www.moonmarble.com/.

Cabela’s schedules fly-fishing class
Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, Kan., has scheduled a free fly-fishing class from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. Interested persons may meet at the Cabela’s Fly Shop and the class will go to the outdoor pond. The class is for beginners and experienced anglers.

High Tea planned at Strawberry Hill Museum
A High Tea is planned at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Strawberry Hill Ethnic Museum and Cultural Center, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kan. The Victorian tea party in the museum’s tea room will include finger sandwiches, ethnic dessert and a cup of tea. A tour of the museum will be available. Reservations are required, and there is a charge. For more details and reservations, visit http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org/ or call 913-371-3264.

Church plans ice cream social
Christ the King Catholic Church, 53rd and Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan., is planning its annual ice cream social on Saturday, Aug. 27, after the 4 p.m. Mass.

Some rain may be possible today

While thunderstorm activity has gradually weakened on Saturday, the strongest storms in the morning will be capable of producing heavy rainfall of about one inch, which could lead to localized flooding, the National Weather Service said.

This afternoon, another round of thunderstorms may develop, the weather service said.

While this activity is expected to be more scattered and will reduce widespread flash flooding concerns, local flooding may still be a concern in areas, the weather service said.

Today, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 p.m. The high will be near 86, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. The low will be around 70, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 a.m., according to the weather service. The high will be near 86.

Flood warning in effect for Wyandotte County

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning in effect in Wyandotte County from 12:13 a.m. Aug. 27 through 6:15 a.m. Aug. 27.

Doppler radar and spotter reports indicated heavy rain of 3 to 6 inches that produced widespread flooding across the area during the past four hours, the weather service said.

Flooding will remain a threat through the early morning hours Saturday.

Locations that will experience flooding include Kansas City, Kan., Overland Park, Olathe, Independence, Shawnee, Lenexa, Leawood, Raytown, Liberty, Gladstone, Prairie Village, Gardner, Excelsior Springs, Merriam, Cameron, Mission, Smithville, Kearney, Bonner Springs and DeSoto, the weather service said.

The weather service warned residents to be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around and don’t attempt to drive through flooded roadways, the weather service said.

For more weather information, visit www.weeather.gov or listen to a weather radio.