HARRISONBURG VA: (ROCKTOWN NOW) – With a weakening cold front hanging out close to the Shenandoah Valley, the chance for showers and thunderstorms will continue today.  A strong cold front is expected to bring the chance of strong to severe storms on Tuesday.  Once this front exits the area, sunshine will return and stick around through the upcoming weekend.  Humidity will be noticeably lower this week.

Here’s the WSVA exclusive AccuWeather forecast for Harrisonburg and the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
Today: A mix of sun and clouds with a thunderstorm likely in the area. Humid conditions prevail. Some storms may produce flooding downpours and isolated damaging wind gusts. High of 86°F. Winds from the south at 6 to 12 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy and humid, with the chance of a thunderstorm in some spots. Low of 70°F. Winds south-southwest at 4 to 8 mph.

Tuesday: Expect variable cloudiness with a few showers and the potential for a strong thunderstorm. Humid throughout the day. Thunderstorms could bring damaging wind gusts, hail, and heavy rainfall. High near 80°F. Winds west-southwest at 6 to 12 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid. High around 85°F. Winds light from the north-northwest at 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday: Sunshine continues with mostly clear skies. High of 85°F. Winds from the northwest at 3 to 6 mph.

Friday: Pleasant and mostly sunny—great weather to enjoy Independence Day celebrations. High near 85°F. Winds out of the north at 4 to 8 mph.

Saturday: Partly sunny. High 89. Winds from the southest at 3 to 6 mph.

Sunset today will be at 8:43 p.m.
Sunrise Tuesday will be at 5:55 a.m.

Records for this date at the Dale Enterprise Weather Station, located west of  Harrisonburg, VA
High: 101 in 2012
Low: 45 in 1899
Rainfall: 2.33 in 1946