HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – Gusty southwest winds will increase the threat of wildfires around the Shenandoah Valley today. A storm building over the Great Lakes will track towards the area by tomorrow, bringing the possibility for some much-needed rainfall starting tonight and continuing into Thursday. Temperatures will remain mild into Wednesday before a cold front drops temperatures starting Thursday. How much rain will we receive? Good question. Current computer models are showing anywhere from a half inch to over an inch. One thing is certain, whatever we get will certainly be welcomed!

ELEVATED RISK FOR WILDFIRES TODAY

The WSVA exclusive AccuWeather forecast for Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley
Today: partly sunny, breezy and very warm. Gusty winds, low humidity and dry brush will result in an elevated wildfire risk. High 81. Winds south-southwest 10-20 mph.

Tonight: mostly cloudy with a couple of showers late. Low 60. Winds south-southwest 6-12 mph.

Wednesday: mostly cloudy, breezy and not as warm with a thunderstorm in the afternoon. High 73. Winds south-southwest 10-20 mph

Wednesday night: cloudy with rain arriving overnight. Low 56. Winds west-northwest 3-6 mph.

Thursday: cooler with periods of rain. High 59. Winds southwest 7-14 mph.

Thursday night: clearing skies. Low 44. Winds northwest 5-10 mph.

Friday: partial sunshine. High 63. Winds northwest 6-12 mph.

Friday night: partly cloudy. Low 42. Winds light and variable.

Saturday: breezy with mostly cloudy skies. High 65. Winds southwest 8-12 mph.

Sunset today will be at 8:11 p.m.
Sunrise on Wednesday will be at 6:12 a.m.

Historical weather data for this date at the Dale Enterprise Weather Station
High: 94 in 1902
Low: 28 in 1957
Precipitation: 1.91 in 2017