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Weather Update for Franklin County 10/14/2026

Free Press Weather

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

Friday’s gusty winds could move unsecured outdoor objects and decorations. Thunderstorms are also possible Wednesday and Friday.

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