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Weather Update for Franklin County 10/8/2026

Free Press Weather

Today: Thursday, October 8

Chambersburg will be sunny with a high near 73°F. West winds of 8–13 mph could gust to 22 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 48°F.

Tomorrow: Friday, October 9

Expect sunshine and a high near 72°F. Northwest winds will be around 6 mph during the afternoon. Friday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 50°F.

7-Day Forecast

DayForecastHighOvernight low
Thursday, Oct. 8Sunny; occasional gusty winds73°F48°F
Friday, Oct. 9Sunny72°F50°F
Saturday, Oct. 10Mostly sunny; 20% chance of showers late overnight73°F56°F
Sunday, Oct. 11Showers, mainly after 8 a.m.; 90% rain chance66°F60°F
Monday, Oct. 12Mostly cloudy; 30% chance of early showers72°F59°F
Tuesday, Oct. 13Mostly sunny74°F51°F
Wednesday, Oct. 14Mostly sunny and cooler62°FNot yet available

Sunday night also brings an 80% chance of showers, mainly before 2 a.m.

Alerts and Weather Outlook

The National Weather Service’s Thursday morning outlook includes Franklin County and indicates no hazardous weather is expected today or tonight. The likelihood of widespread hazardous weather remains low Friday through Wednesday.

Forecast updated at 8:05 a.m. Thursday. Temperatures may vary across Franklin County.

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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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