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Weather Update for Franklin County 10/1/2026

Free Press Weather

Chambersburg and the surrounding Franklin County area will have warm temperatures Thursday and Friday before cooler air arrives for the weekend.

Today

Thursday will begin mostly cloudy before skies gradually clear. The high will be near 83 degrees, with light southwest winds. Clouds will increase again Thursday night, with a low near 63.

Tomorrow

Friday will be partly sunny and warm, with a high near 85. Showers are likely after 2 p.m., with a 60% chance of rain. Showers could continue into the evening before decreasing overnight. The low will be near 52.

Seven-Day Forecast

  • Thursday: Clearing skies, high near 83. Low near 63.
  • Friday: Afternoon showers likely, high near 85. Low near 52.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, high near 68. Low near 49.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 66. Low near 52.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 69. Low near 45.
  • Tuesday: Sunny, high near 60. Low near 42.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 65. Low near 47.

Weather Alerts

There are no watches, warnings or weather advisories in effect for Franklin County as of Thursday morning.

Found Wallet

The wallet belonging to Jeremy Hornbaker was turned into the Chambersburg Police Department. Mr. Hornbaker can pick up his wallet at the Chambersburg Police Department during normal business hours.  Sourced

Dora B. Smith 1947-2026

Born April 9, 1947 in Chambersburg, PA., Dora worked for over 20 years at the Deli Counter at Kennie’s Market in Gettysburg.

Kathleen E. Hartman 1943-2026

Kathleen especially loved her four-legged companions, sharing her home and heart with several beloved cats and dogs throughout her lifetime.

McConnellsburg Soccer Teams Earn Shutout Wins

by midpenn McConnellsburg’s girls soccer team defeated Windber 2-0 on Oct. 4, extending its winning streak to 12 games. The conference victory was the Lady Spartans’ 11th shutout this season

Who We Are

The Franklin County Free Press, established by Vicky Taylor in 2019, emerged as a beacon of local journalism for the residents of Franklin County. Under Vicky's leadership, it quickly became an essential source of news, particularly at a time when major newspaper publications were increasingly overlooking local coverage.

On January 1, 2022, the torch was passed to Nathan Neil and his firm, Neil Publishing, LLC. Neil, a local entrepreneur with multiple thriving businesses in Chambersburg, shares Vicky's fervent commitment to both the community and the world of local journalism.

Rooted in the heart of Franklin County and powered by its residents, the Franklin County Free Press continues to bridge the gap, ensuring that the local stories, events, and issues that matter most to the community remain in the spotlight.

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