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Weather Update for Franklin County 8/19/2024

Free Press Weather

Today (August 19, 2024)

  • Morning: Partly sunny with temperatures around 70°F.
  • Afternoon: Becoming mostly cloudy with showers likely in the afternoon, and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs will be in the upper 70s, with a 70% chance of rain.
  • Evening: Showers and thunderstorms likely, especially in the early evening. Lows will drop to the upper 50s with northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.

Tomorrow (August 20, 2024)

  • Daytime: Expect a cooler day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with occasional gusts.
  • Night: Clear skies with temperatures dropping to the mid-50s.

7-Day Forecast

  • Wednesday (August 21): Mostly sunny with highs around 76°F.
  • Thursday (August 22): Sunny and slightly warmer, with highs near 80°F.
  • Friday (August 23): Mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s.
  • Saturday (August 24): Partly sunny, highs in the low 80s, with a slight chance of late-day showers.

Weather Alerts

  • There is a possibility of thunderstorms today, which could bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall. Stay alert for any weather updates or warnings.

This week will start cooler but gradually warm up with more stable weather by mid-week. Make sure to carry an umbrella today and stay updated on any weather changes.

Stay safe and have a great week!

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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.