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Weather Update for Franklin County 10/15/2026

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Chambersburg will see cooler weather Thursday before temperatures climb into the 80s Friday. Showers and possible thunderstorms will move through ahead of a sharp cooldown for the weekend.

Today: Thursday, October 15

Expect partly sunny skies with a chance of afternoon showers and a high near 63°F. Showers become more likely tonight, with a low around 57°F.

Tomorrow: Friday, October 16

Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high near 84°F. Showers and a thunderstorm are possible after 2 p.m., with a 60% chance of rain. Winds could gust to about 26 mph. Showers may continue Friday evening before temperatures fall to around 45°F overnight.

7-Day Forecast

DayForecastHighOvernight low
Thursday, Oct. 15Partly sunny; afternoon showers possible, rain more likely at night63°F57°F
Friday, Oct. 16Warm and breezy; showers and a thunderstorm possible84°F45°F
Saturday, Oct. 17Mostly sunny and much cooler54°F34°F
Sunday, Oct. 18Morning frost, then sunny58°F36°F
Monday, Oct. 19Sunny62°F41°F
Tuesday, Oct. 20Mostly sunny65°F44°F
Wednesday, Oct. 21Sunny66°FNot yet available

Temperatures are for Chambersburg. Forecast details may change.

Weather Alerts and Concerns

The National Weather Service’s Thursday morning update listed no active watches, warnings or advisories for its central Pennsylvania forecast area. However, forecasters noted an increased risk of severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon and early evening. Monitor updated forecasts before outdoor activities.

Gusty winds Friday could move unsecured outdoor decorations. Frost is forecast late Saturday night into Sunday morning, so plan to protect sensitive outdoor plants.

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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.