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Weather Update for Franklin County 9/16/2026

Free Press Weather

Franklin County can expect sunny and warm weather Wednesday, followed by showers and thunderstorms Thursday. Cooler conditions will arrive Friday before rain chances return later in the weekend.

Today

Patchy morning fog will give way to sunny skies. The high will be near 86 degrees with light winds.

Tonight will become increasingly cloudy, with a low around 65 degrees.

Tomorrow

Showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday, especially during the afternoon. The chance of rain is 80%, with rainfall totals between one-quarter and one-half inch possible.

The high will be near 87 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms may continue Thursday evening, with a low around 68 degrees.

Seven-Day Forecast

  • Wednesday: Morning fog, then sunny. High near 86.
  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly during the afternoon. High near 87.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and cooler. High near 81.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny. High near 77. A chance of showers overnight.
  • Sunday: Showers likely. High near 78.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. High near 76.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. High near 75.

Weather Alerts

No weather watches, warnings or advisories are currently in effect for Franklin County. Residents should continue monitoring the forecast because thunderstorms are possible Thursday.

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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.