STERLING VA: (Rocktown Now) – The National Weather Service has extended a flash flood watch through midnight EDT tonight, warning residents across large portions of Virginia to remain alert for rapidly changing conditions.

Meteorologists say flash flooding is possible due to excessive rainfall moving through the region. Heavy downpours could overwhelm drainage systems, cause streams and creeks to rise quickly, and create hazardous travel conditions.

Areas Affected: The watch covers portions of central, northern, northwestern, and western Virginia. Communities in these regions are urged to monitor local forecasts and be prepared to take immediate action if flood warnings are issued.

Safety Advice: Officials recommend avoiding low-lying areas, never attempting to drive through flooded roadways, and moving to higher ground if flooding occurs. Even shallow water can be dangerous, and conditions may deteriorate rapidly.
Forecasters caution that the risk will persist until the rain subsides later tonight, and they advise residents to stay informed through trusted weather updates.

Here’s the WSVA local AccuWeather forecast for Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley


Tonight: partly cloudy with a thunderstorm this evening, Heavy rain may causing flooding. Cloudy with fog late. Low 60. Winds south
southwest 4-8 mph.

Tomorrow: partly sunny with a thundershower in spots. High 81. Winds west-northwest 6-12 mph.

Tomorrow night” clear and cool. Low 54. Winds light and variable.

Monday: mostly sunny and pleasant. High 77. Winds west-northwest 4-8 mph.

Monday night: mostly clear. Low 50. Winds light and variable.

Tuesday: sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant. High 78. Winds northwest 3-6 mph.

Tuesday night: clear skies. Low 55. Winds light and variable.

Wednesday: times of clouds and sun with a thunderstorm in parts of the area in the afternoon.
High 81. Winds east-southeast 3-6 mph

Wednesday night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low 64. Winds light and variable.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid with a couple of showers. High 80. Winds south‑southwest near 5 mph.

Thursday night: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low 64. Winds south‑southwest around 5 mph.

Friday: Humid with partial sunshine; a shower in spots in the morning followed by a thunderstorm in spots in the afternoon. High 83. Winds southwest near 4 mph.

Friday night: Partly cloudy with a chance of rain and thunderstorms. Low 62. Winds southwest around 4 mph.

Saturday: More clouds than sun; humid with a couple of thunderstorms. High 82. Winds west‑southwest near 4 mph.

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy with a couple of thunderstorms early. Low 61. Winds west‑southwest around 4 mph.

Sunset today will be at 7:59 p.m.
Sunrise Sunday will be at 6:37 a.m.

Moonset today will be at 12:56 a.m.
Moonrise today will be at 4:50 p.m.