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Weather Update for Franklin County 9/22/2026

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Residents in Chambersburg and throughout Franklin County can expect a cool, rainy Tuesday before conditions gradually improve later this week.

Today

Showers are expected throughout Tuesday, with a 100% chance of rain and a high near 61 degrees. Rainfall totals between one-half and three-quarters of an inch are possible. Northeast winds could gust up to 20 mph.

Showers will remain possible Tuesday night, with a low near 50 degrees. An additional one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch of rain may fall.

Tomorrow

Wednesday will remain cloudy with a 50% chance of showers. The high will be near 63 degrees, with northeast wind gusts up to 20 mph.

Wednesday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 49 degrees.

Seven-Day Forecast

  • Tuesday: Showers. High near 61. Low near 50.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy with a chance of showers. High near 63. Low near 49.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny. High near 64. Low near 47.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny. High near 68. Low near 49.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 69. Low near 49.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 72. Low near 50.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny. High near 73.

Weather Alerts

No weather warnings are listed specifically for Chambersburg at this time. However, periods of rain may create standing water and reduced visibility on area roads. Drivers should slow down and avoid traveling through flooded roadways.

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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.