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Weather Update for Franklin County 10/6/2026

Free Press Weather

Franklin County can expect sunshine through much of the week, with warmer temperatures by Thursday. Rain chances return Sunday and Monday in the Chambersburg forecast.

Today, Tuesday, October 6: Sunny with a high near 64°F. Temperatures fall to around 43°F tonight.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7: Plenty of sunshine with a high near 73°F. The overnight low will be around 51°F.

7-Day Forecast

DayForecastHighOvernight Low
Tuesday, Oct. 6Sunny64°F43°F
Wednesday, Oct. 7Sunny73°F51°F
Thursday, Oct. 8Mostly sunny and warm78°F48°F
Friday, Oct. 9Sunny71°F48°F
Saturday, Oct. 10Sunny72°F52°F
Sunday, Oct. 11Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain63°F56°F
Monday, Oct. 12Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain68°F55°F

Forecast temperatures are for Chambersburg.

Weather Alerts: Tuesday lists no hazardous weather expected for Franklin County today or tonight. The chance of widespread hazardous weather remains low Wednesday through Monday.

Forecasts and alerts may change, especially later in the week.

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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.

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