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Weather Update for Franklin County 5/6/2026

Free Press Weather

Good morning, Franklin County! Here’s your local weather update for Chambersburg, PA, to help you plan your day and week ahead:

Franklin County residents should expect a wet and cooler Wednesday, with rain likely through the morning and additional showers possible during the afternoon. Chambersburg is expected to reach a high near 67 degrees, with temperatures falling to around 49 degrees tonight. Conditions may be breezy at times, so drivers should allow extra time and use caution on wet roads.

No active hazardous weather conditions for Chambersburg at this time. However, rain and possible thunderstorms could still create areas of ponding on roads and reduced visibility during heavier showers.

Tomorrow: Thursday, May 7

Thursday will remain mostly cloudy, with a high near 66 degrees. Overnight temperatures will be cooler, dropping to around 40 degrees.

7-Day Forecast

Wednesday: Rain in the morning, with a shower or two possible later. High 67, low 49.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy. High 66, low 40.
Friday: Some sun early, then turning cloudy. High 65, low 51.
Saturday: A couple of morning showers, otherwise mostly cloudy. High 69, low 47.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a stray afternoon shower. High 74, low 53.
Monday: Sun and some clouds, windy and cooler. High 62, low 41.
Tuesday: Sun giving way to increasing clouds. High 63, low 45.

Runaway Juvenile

On 11/05/26 at 0725 hours, Spencer Newman ran away from his residence. Newman is 5’9, 125 pounds, white male, brown eyes, brown hair and was last seen wearing a brown

Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

Fred Allen Blocher, 83, of Gardners, PA passed away Saturday, October 24 2026 at his home. Born October 19, 1943 in Gettysburg, he was the son of the late Fred

Frank Charles Henry 1945-2026

Born January 4, 1945 in Washington, D.C., Frank was an avid Civil War enthusiast who loved to share his knowledge with others.

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.