Good morning, Franklin County! Here’s your local weather update for Chambersburg, PA, to help you plan your day and week ahead:
Franklin County will see a very hot start to the week, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s today in the Chambersburg area. Skies will be mostly sunny, but a thunderstorm is possible this afternoon. Any storms that develop could bring strong wind gusts.
Tuesday will stay very hot, with highs near 98 degrees and another chance for an afternoon thunderstorm. Anyone spending time outdoors should take breaks, drink plenty of water, and watch for signs of heat-related illness.
No heat advisory is currently listed for Franklin County, but the National Weather Service State College page does list a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region. A Heat Advisory is active elsewhere in Pennsylvania, including parts of the Philadelphia area. ()
7-Day Forecast for Chambersburg
Monday: Mostly sunny and very hot. A thunderstorm is possible this afternoon. High 97. Low 68.
Tuesday: Clouds and sun, very hot. A thunderstorm is possible in the afternoon. High 98. Low 69.
Wednesday: Very warm with some sun, then more clouds. Breezy in the morning with a thunderstorm possible in the afternoon. High 86. Low 53.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, cooler and less humid. High 65. Low 50.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a passing afternoon shower possible. High 60. Low 53.
Saturday: Clouds and sun, with a couple of afternoon showers possible. High 69. Low 58.
Sunday: Clouds and sun, with a couple of showers possible. High 71. Low 58.
Residents should stay weather-aware this afternoon and again Tuesday afternoon, especially if outdoor plans are scheduled.
