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Weather Update for Franklin County 10/14/2026

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Chambersburg will see warm weather and a chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, followed by cooler conditions Thursday. Rain and gusty winds are expected Friday before temperatures drop for the weekend.

Today: Wednesday, October 14

Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine with isolated thunderstorms possible from late morning onward. Conditions will be warm and humid, with a high near 82°F. Tonight’s low will be around 55°F.

Tomorrow: Thursday, October 15

Thursday will be mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high near 62°F. Light rain is possible late in the afternoon. The overnight low will be around 55°F.

7-Day Forecast

DayForecastHighOvernight low
Wednesday, Oct. 14Clouds and sun; isolated thunderstorms possible82°F55°F
Thursday, Oct. 15Mostly cloudy; light rain possible late afternoon62°F55°F
Friday, Oct. 16Mostly cloudy, windy; showers and a thunderstorm possible81°F49°F
Saturday, Oct. 17Sunny to partly cloudy, windy and cooler55°F38°F
Sunday, Oct. 18Sunny60°F38°F
Monday, Oct. 19Partly sunny62°F43°F
Tuesday, Oct. 20Mostly sunny65°F47°F

Forecast temperatures and conditions are for Chambersburg.

Weather Alerts and Concerns

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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.