April 2, 2024

FLOOD WATCH NORTH AND WEST OF HARRISONBURG

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE…Portions of north central Maryland, including the
following area, Washington, northwest Virginia, including the
following areas, Clarke, Frederick VA, Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge, Page, Shenandoah and Warren, and West Virginia, including
the following areas, Berkeley, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson and
Morgan.

* WHEN…Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
through Wednesday. One to two inches of rain is most likely,
with localized amounts up to 4 inches possible. This may
result in flooding of small streams and creeks. Flash
flooding is possible.
– Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information

Sunset today will be at 7:40 p.m.

Sunrise Wednesday will be at 6:56 s.m.

National Weather Service forecast information

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging
winds are possible along and south of Highway 50 and Interstate
66 this afternoon into early tonight.

A frontal boundary lingers in the vicinity of the area through mid
week. Unsettled weather is expected as multiple rounds of showers
and storms impact the region. A series of cold fronts sweep through
the area Wednesday and Thursday, bringing windy conditions that last
through the weekend. High pressure builds overhead Sunday into early
next week.

WSVA local AccuWeather forecast

Tonight: mostly cloudy and mild with a couple of heavy thunderstorms. Storms can bring flash flooding
and damaging winds. Low 51. Winds east-southeast 4-8 mph.

Tomorrow: mostly cloudy, breezy and cooler with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 60. Winds
west 10-20 mph.

Tomorrow night: cloudy, breezy and colder. Low 35. Winds west-southwest 10-20 mph.

Thursday: a couple of morning showers; otherwise, rather cloudy, windy and cooler. High 49. Winds westnorthwest 12-25 mph.

Friday: mostly cloudy, brisk and chilly. High 48. Winds northwest 10-20 mph.

Saturday: some sun with a couple of showers; perhaps mixed with snow early; breezy and chilly. High 49.
Winds north-northwest 7-14 mph.