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Weather Update for Franklin County 10/16/2026

Free Press Weather

Chambersburg will see warm temperatures and possible severe thunderstorms Friday before a sharp cooldown this weekend.

Today: Friday, October 16

Expect clouds giving way to some sunshine, with a high near 84°F. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely after 3 p.m., with a 60% chance of rain. Winds could gust to 25 mph outside thunderstorms. Showers may linger into early evening before temperatures fall to around 45°F overnight.

Tomorrow: Saturday, October 17

Clouds will gradually clear, with a much cooler high near 54°F. North winds could gust to 24 mph. Clear skies Saturday night will allow temperatures to drop to around 34°F, with frost developing after 2 a.m.

7-Day Forecast

DayForecastHighOvernight low
Friday, Oct. 16Afternoon showers and thunderstorms likely84°F45°F
Saturday, Oct. 17Clearing skies; breezy and cooler54°F34°F
Sunday, Oct. 18Morning frost, then sunny59°F37°F
Monday, Oct. 19Sunny63°F40°F
Tuesday, Oct. 20Mostly sunny67°F44°F
Wednesday, Oct. 21Sunny67°F42°F
Thursday, Oct. 22Sunny65°FNot yet available

Temperatures are for Chambersburg. Conditions may vary across Franklin County.

Weather Alerts and Concerns

Friday morning Hazardous Weather Outlook includes Franklin County in an area where severe thunderstorms could produce damaging winds of 60 mph or greater this afternoon and evening. An isolated tornado is also possible. Keep weather alerts enabled and monitor conditions before outdoor activities.

Widespread frost is forecast early Sunday morning. Protect sensitive outdoor plants before temperatures drop Saturday night.

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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.