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Weather Update for Franklin County 9/23/2026

Free Press Weather

Franklin County can expect dry and seasonably cool weather through the weekend, followed by slightly warmer temperatures early next week.

Today

Wednesday will be mostly cloudy to partly sunny in the Chambersburg area. The high will be near 65 degrees, with northeast winds around 9 mph.

Tonight will be partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 47 degrees.

Tomorrow

Thursday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 65 degrees. Northeast winds will be around 8 mph.

Thursday night will be mostly clear, with a low near 46 degrees.

Seven-Day Forecast

  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 65. Low around 47.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 65. Low around 46.
  • Friday: Sunny, high near 72. Low around 49.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 71. Low around 50.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 71. Low around 51.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 74. Low in the lower 50s.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, high in the mid-70s.

Weather Alerts

No weather watches, warnings or advisories are shown for Franklin County at this time.

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Fred Allen Blocher 1943-2026

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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.