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Weather Update for Franklin County 10/13/2026

Free Press Weather

Chambersburg will see temperatures in the 80s today and Wednesday before cooler weather arrives later this week. Thunderstorms are possible Wednesday and Friday, followed by a windy, cooler Saturday.

Today: Tuesday, October 13

Morning fog may reduce visibility before partly sunny skies develop. The high will be near 82°F, with an overnight low around 64°F.

Tomorrow: Wednesday, October 14

Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine with warm, humid conditions. A thunderstorm is possible in some areas beginning late morning. The high will be near 84°F, with an overnight low around 55°F.

7-Day Forecast

DayForecastHighOvernight low
Tuesday, Oct. 13Morning fog, then partly sunny82°F64°F
Wednesday, Oct. 14Clouds and sun; a thunderstorm possible84°F55°F
Thursday, Oct. 15Cooler and less humid; clouds and sun64°F58°F
Friday, Oct. 16Mostly cloudy, becoming windy; showers and a thunderstorm possible75°F46°F
Saturday, Oct. 17Sunny, windy and cooler55°F38°F
Sunday, Oct. 18Partly sunny57°F40°F
Monday, Oct. 19Cloudy62°F43°F

Forecast retrieved Tuesday morning, October 13. Forecast details may change.

Alerts and Travel Concerns

Morning fog could affect visibility today. Thunderstorms may affect outdoor plans Wednesday and Friday. Gusty winds Friday could blow around unsecured decorations and other loose objects, with windy conditions continuing Saturday.

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