HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) the national weather service has issued a tornado watch in fact until 10:00 p.m. this evening.- The cold front responsible for the clouds and rain on Saturday, isn’t leaving anytime soon.  The front will linger near the Shenandoah Valley today into tonight.  The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for today and says there’s a centain amount of uncertainty as to exacted where the front will be hanging out by tonight, with a chance that it will stay to our south and then again, a chance it will slowly move north.  This will determine what areas see heavy downpours and perhaps near severe weather.  The front should head east Monday, decreasing the chance for rain.  Another, stronger cold front, is expected to arrive late Tuesday. High pressure is expected to bring sunshine midweek.


Tornado watch in effect through the evening

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT TODAY UNTIL 7 P.M.

A flood watch remains in effect through this evening as excessive rainfall continues to pose a significant threat of flash flooding across parts of western Maryland and northern Virginia. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued this alert due to the potential for dangerous conditions resulting from multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the day.
Affected Areas:
The flood watch includes portions of western Maryland, specifically Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett counties. In northern Virginia, residents of Albemarle, Frederick, Greene, Madison, and the Northern Virginia Blue Ridge are also at risk. Additionally, eastern West Virginia, including areas such as Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, Hardy, and both Western Grant and Western Pendleton, are under this advisory.
Impacts:
With excessive rainfall anticipated, there is a heightened likelihood for flooded rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying areas prone to flooding. The NWS emphasizes that rapid runoff could result in significant flooding, potentially impacting daily activities and travel across the region.
Weather Summary:
As an area of low pressure moves eastward, it is expected to bring persistent showers and thunderstorms, leading to the possibility of flash floods. Residents are advised to heed warnings and prepare for potential disruptions caused by heavy rainfall.

Here’s the exclusive AccuWeather forecast for Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley
Tonight: a thunderstorm early this evening; clear to partly cloudy. Low 62. Winds southwest 3-6 mph.
Tomorrow: more clouds than sun with a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon. High 81. Winds southsoutheast 4-8 mph.
Tomorrow night: thickening clouds with a thunderstorm in one or two spots late. Low 63. Winds south 4-8
mph.
Tuesday: a blend of sun and clouds with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 78. Winds west 6
-12 mph.
Wednesday: partly sunny. High 80. Winds northwest 3-6 mph.
Thursday: plenty of sunshine. High 86. Winds light and variable.

Sunset today 8:38 p.m.
Sunrise Monday 5:51 a.m.

Records for this date at the Dale Enterprise Weather Station
High: 100 in 1914
Low: 37 in 1977
Rainfall: 2.22 in 1940