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Weather Update for Franklin County 9/9/2026

Free Press Weather

Franklin County will see warm and humid conditions Wednesday before showers and thunderstorms return late Wednesday night and Thursday. Cooler, less humid weather is expected Friday.

Today

Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 87 degrees. Southwest winds will range from 3 to 8 mph.

Clouds will increase Wednesday night, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 a.m. The low will be around 69 degrees.

Tomorrow

Thursday will be partly sunny with a chance of showers throughout the day. Thunderstorms may develop during the afternoon, with showers becoming more likely after 5 p.m.

The high will be near 84 degrees. The chance of rain is 60%. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy with additional showers possible and a low around 62 degrees.

Seven-Day Forecast

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High near 87. Low around 69.
  • Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms possible. High near 84. Low around 62.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid. High near 81. Low around 61.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy with showers likely during the afternoon. High near 80. Low around 66.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High near 82. Low around 66.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny. High near 84. Low around 66.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High near 86.

Weather Alerts

No watches or warnings were listed for Chambersburg at the time of this forecast. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region. Residents should monitor the forecast for possible thunderstorms late Wednesday night and Thursday.

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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.