Today’s forecast: Rain and storms

Showers and thunderstorms are in today’s forecast from the National Weather Service.

There is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. Between three-quarters and 1 inch of rain is possible, according to the weather service. Today’s high will be in the upper 70s and winds will be from the southeast at 6 to 9 mph.

Flooding may be a concern this week, the weather service added.

Monday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 68, according to the weather service. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is expected.

Tuesday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., the weather service said. It will be mostly sunny with a high of 87 and a south wind of 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday night, expect mostly clear skies with a low of 72, according to the weather service. There will be a south wind of 9 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 86.

Wednesday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., with a low of 69, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 88, the weather service said.

Thursday night’s low will be near 71, with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 86, the weather service said.

For more weather information, visit https://www.weather.gov/eax/hwo.

Scenes from the Leavenworth Road Parade

The Leavenworth Road Parade took place Sunday, Sep. 17, with more than 46 parade entries travelling the route from 72nd to 51st street along Leavenworth Road.

The parade was sponsored by the Leavenworth Road Association, and featured three marching bands, several dance groups, equestrian groups, and many others.

Spectators gathered all along the route, with large crowds near the 59th and 55th Street intersections and at the review stand at 51st Street.

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

The ABATE motorcycle safety group drove several motorcycles. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Waters Family Line, driven by Larry Waters, delighted children along the route. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Schlagle High School marching band performed. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Spectators gathered along the parade route. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Spectators of all ages enjoyed the parade together. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Schlagle High School marching band performed in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The KC Gators cheer and football teams participated in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
This young spectator came dressed in his Sunday best to gather candy from the floats. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Washington High School marching band performed. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Washington Marching Band drum majors high-stepped as they marched down Leavenworth Road. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Gateway Highsteppers dance group performed. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Joseph Straws, as DJ Joe, performed in the parade and assisted many of the dance groups with their performance music. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Schlagle High School marching band performed in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Hilltop Saddle Club rode in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Washington Air Force Junior ROTC marched and carried the colors. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Washington Air Force Junior ROTC marched and carried the colors. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Wyandotte High School marching band performed. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Wyandotte High School marching band performed. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The KC Marching Falcons drill team marched in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The KCK Council of PTA encouraged spectators to get involved with their local PTA. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Washington marching band performed in the parade. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Audience wins battle of the bands at Welborn

After the Leavenworth Road Parade, the Schlagle, Washington, and Wyandotte High School marching bands participated in a Battle of the Bands on the grounds of Welborn Elementary School in Kansas City, Kan. A large audience of about 150 quickly gathered around to hear the great music.

The afternoon became hot and humid as the clouds cleared away, and paramedics were called when a Schlagle band member developed heat exhaustion. Schlagle left early, but Washington and Wyandotte kept going for several more songs, before agreeing to end the contest with handshakes all around.

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

The Wyandotte wind section stood at attention waiting their turn to play. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Schlagle trumpet section played in the battle of the bands. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Schlagle drum line kept the beat. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Schlagle Auxiliary performed along with the band. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Schlagle marching band percussion section was heard loud and clear. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Wyandotte drum line faced off with the other two drum lines in a showdown. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Washington drum major tried to get a rise out of his Schlagle counterpart with his dance moves. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Washington brass played in the battle of the bands. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The bands met on the playground of Welborn Elementary at 51st and Leavenworth Road. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Washington sousaphones played a solo. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Wyandotte dance team performed along with the band. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Washington band had the honor of the last song. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Washington dance team performed along with the band. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)