HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – High pressure will remain near the Shenandoah Valley today, positioned just ahead of a cold front that is expected to slowly drift south across the Mid-Atlantic region tonight through Friday. As this front moves through, a stronger high-pressure system will build into the area over the weekend, bringing a noticeable shift in the weather pattern.

The persistent heat and humidity will begin to break on Friday, giving way to more comfortable conditions. Temperatures will drop into the 70s during the day through the weekend and into the early part of next week, offering a welcome reprieve from the recent warmth.

Overnight lows will also cool significantly, dipping into the upper 50s. This will bring back ideal “open-window” weather—perfect for enjoying fresh air and a restful night’s sleep.

 

Here’s the WSVA exclusive AccuWeather forecast for Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia

Tonight: an evening thunderstorm; otherwise, becoming cloudy; humid. Storms can bring flooding downpours and localized damaging wind gusts. Low 69. Winds light and variable.

Tomorrow: mostly cloudy and humid with a couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm. Watch for flash flooding. High 87. Winds south-southwest 4-8 mph.

Tomorrow night: cloudy; humid with a couple of heavy thunderstorms. Watch for flooding. Low 69. Winds north 4-8 mph.

Friday: a couple of showers in the morning; otherwise, not as warm but humid with intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 78. Winds north-northeast 6-12 mph.

Saturday: pleasant and less humid with sunshine. High 76. Winds northeast 7-14 mph.

Sunday: sun and areas of high clouds. High 76. Winds southeast 4-8 mph.