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Weather Update for Franklin County 10/9/2026

Free Press Weather

Today: Friday, October 9

Chambersburg will see increasing clouds with a high near 73°F. Northwest winds will be 5–8 mph. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with calm winds and a low around 50°F.

Tomorrow: Saturday, October 10

Expect partly sunny skies and a high near 71°F, with east winds around 6 mph during the afternoon. Showers are expected after 2 a.m. Sunday, with an 80% chance of rain and an overnight low around 57°F.

7-Day Forecast

DayForecastHighOvernight low
Friday, Oct. 9Increasing clouds73°F50°F
Saturday, Oct. 10Partly sunny; rain late overnight71°F57°F
Sunday, Oct. 11Showers; 100% rain chance66°F60°F
Monday, Oct. 1230% chance of early showers, then partly sunny74°F58°F
Tuesday, Oct. 13Mostly sunny78°F55°F
Wednesday, Oct. 14Mostly sunny70°F50°F
Thursday, Oct. 15Mostly sunny67°FNot yet available

Alerts and Weather Outlook

No active watches, warnings or advisories were listed on the Chambersburg forecast page when checked Friday morning. Sunday could bring ¾–1 inch of daytime rainfall, followed by additional rain and possible thunderstorms Sunday night.

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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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