HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – The record high for this date was 82 back in 1986. We may surpass that record today, or come close. A southerly flow of air will continue to help temperatures rise into the upper 70’s and low 80’s over parts of the Shenandoah Valley. A cold front will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. While the chance for severe weather is low, we could see some gusty winds and downpours. The front is expected to stall just north of the valley Thursday and stay close into the upcoming weekend, bring a daily chance for showers and more thunderstorms.

Here’s the WSVA exclusive AccuWeather forecast for Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley
Today: cloudy and very warm, becoming breezy in the afternoon with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm. Gusty winds and small hail can accompany any downpour. High 81. Winds
southwest 8-16 mph.

Tonight: partly cloudy in the evening followed by areas of low clouds late. Low 55. Winds
south-southwest 6-12 mph.

Thursday: cloudy and very warm with a couple of showers. High 81. Winds south 6-12 mph.

Friday: breezy in the morning; otherwise, very warm with variable cloudiness. High 81. Winds south-southwest 8-16 mph.

Saturday: remaining warm with intervals of clouds and sunshine. High 81. Winds south southwest 8-16 mph.

Sunday: cloudy with a chance for showers and thunderstorms. High 70. Winds southwest 8-12 mph.

Sunset today will be at 7:38 p.m.
Sunrise Thursday will be at 6:58 a.m.

Historical weather data for this date at the Dale Enterprise Weather Station
High: 82 in 1986
Low: 10 in 1923
Precipitation: 1.00 in 2017
Snowfall: 6.0 in 1924