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Weather Update for Franklin County 9/24/2024

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Today (September 24, 2024):
Expect mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers in the afternoon. High temperatures will reach around 67°F, with southeast winds at 5-8 mph. There’s a 60% chance of rain, mainly later in the day, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Be prepared for possible thunderstorms tonight, with a low of 61°F. Showers are likely to continue into the early hours, with patchy fog forming overnight​

Tomorrow (September 25, 2024):
Tomorrow brings more rain. Expect cloudy conditions with showers likely throughout the day, especially in the afternoon. A high of 73°F is forecast, with southeast winds at 7 mph. Rainfall totals should remain light, though thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon​

7-Day Forecast:

  • Thursday (September 26): Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms. High of 80°F, low around 63°F.
  • Friday (September 27): A chance of rain (40%) throughout the day. High near 77°F, low around 62°F.
  • Saturday (September 28): Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, with a high of 75°F and a low of 57°F.
  • Sunday (September 29): Partly sunny with a high of 74°F. Clouds increase overnight with a low of 54°F.
  • Monday (September 30): A chance of showers (30%), high near 72°F​

Alert: There are no severe weather alerts at the moment, but stay updated as thunderstorms are possible tonight and tomorrow.

Stay safe and be prepared for any sudden weather changes!

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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.