Franklin County residents can expect a hot and humid Friday before cooler, drier weather arrives for the weekend.
Today
Friday will begin with sunshine before clouds increase across the Chambersburg area. Showers and thunderstorms are likely during the afternoon and early evening.
The high will be near 88 degrees. Winds will shift from calm to northwest at 5 to 7 mph. The chance of rain is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms remain possible through the evening before rain chances decrease overnight. Conditions will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 67 degrees. The chance of rain is 40%.
Tomorrow
Saturday will be partly sunny and less warm, with a high near 82 degrees. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 59.
Seven-Day Forecast
- Friday: Increasing clouds with afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High near 88. Low near 67.
- Saturday: Partly sunny. High near 82. Low near 59.
- Sunday: Sunny. High near 80. Patchy fog possible overnight, with a low near 57.
- Labor Day: Patchy morning fog followed by mostly sunny skies. High near 80. Low near 58.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 83. Low near 62.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 84. Low near 67.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid. High near 86.
Weather Alert
A Hazardous Weather Outlook for Franklin County. Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph and heavy rainfall are possible Friday afternoon and evening.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts and be prepared to move indoors if storms approach. Never drive through a flooded roadway.
