Weather
2 years ago
…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY…

…HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY…Rockingham-
Including the city of Harrisonburg

Local
2 years ago
Temperatures and humidity climb this week

The first heat wave of the year will help usher in the summer solstice this week, as temperatures are expected to climb into the 90’s and humidity will make it feel over 100 degrees at times.

Sunshine on a field of grass
Weather
2 years ago
Sunlight exposure: The bright and dark side of the sun

The sun is an important star in our solar system. The sun warms the Earth and promotes animal and plant life on the planet. The sun also is vital for human health.

Weather
2 years ago
NOAA predicts above normal hurricane season

WASHINGTON DC:  NOAA National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center predict above-normal […]

Local
2 years ago
Crews working to restore power across Valley after Sunday night storms

An online map through Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative showed that just over 300 of its members reported outages this morning.

Local
2 years ago
How a flash flood caught Harrisonburg and Rockingham County off guard

Paul Helmuth, the Harrisonburg Fire Department’s Deputy Emergency Coordinator, said on Early Mornings Thursday that weather radar on the evening of May 6 showed nothing to worry about – until it did.

Local
2 years ago
A “full moon” with many names

HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – It’s called the “Flower moon”, but why? The name […]

Local
2 years ago
Heavy rain brings flooding to Harrisonburg and southern Rockingham County

HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A burst of heavy rain caused flash flooding in […]

Local
2 years ago
Flash flood warning extended until 9 p.m.

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE…A portion of western Virginia, […]

Weather
2 years ago
Flash flood warning issued for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County

According to an alert from NWS in Sterling, Va., thunderstorms are producing heavy rainfall of 1-2 inches per hour, with 1-1.5 inches already fallen. Additional rainfall of 1-2 inches is possible.