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Weather Update for Franklin County 2/17/2025

Free Press Weather

Good morning, Franklin County! Here’s your weather update for today, tomorrow, and the upcoming week to help you plan ahead.

Today: Monday, February 17, 2025

  • Conditions: Partly sunny and windy.
  • High: 33°F (1°C)
  • Low: 15°F (-9°C)
  • Wind: Strong winds are expected, which can cause localized power outages. It’s advisable to secure any loose objects around your property.

Tomorrow: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

  • Conditions: Mostly sunny, brisk, and quite cold.
  • High: 25°F (-4°C)
  • Low: 12°F (-11°C)

7-Day Forecast

  • Wednesday, February 19: Cloudy and very cold; expect occasional snow and flurries in the afternoon with little or no accumulation. High: 26°F (-3°C), Low: 17°F (-8°C).
  • Thursday, February 20: Cloudy, breezy, and quite cold with snow, accumulating around 1-2 cm; total snowfall expected between 1-3 cm. High: 25°F (-4°C), Low: 17°F (-8°C).
  • Friday, February 21: Breezy and not as cold with intervals of clouds and sunshine. High: 35°F (2°C), Low: 16°F (-9°C).
  • Saturday, February 22: Low clouds throughout the day. High: 34°F (1°C), Low: 23°F (-5°C).
  • Sunday, February 23: Times of clouds and sun. High: 41°F (5°C), Low: 26°F (-4°C).
  • Monday, February 24: Cloudy with occasional afternoon rain. High: 41°F (5°C), Low: 32°F (0°C).

Weather Alerts

  • High Wind Warning: In effect from 1:00 PM EST on February 16 until 4:00 PM EST on February 17. West winds are expected to increase to 20 to 30 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. Such conditions can cause tree limbs to fall and may result in power outages. Please exercise caution and secure outdoor items.

Stay warm and stay safe, 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.