Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro mandates lowering of flags to half-staff to pay tribute to state Representative Matthew Gergely
Jake Reyes from WGAL News Eight is reporting live from Lower Swatara Township in Dauphin County, where the road conditions are not too bad so far. The main roads like 283 and Eisenhower Boulevard have been plowed, but the back roads could still be covered in snow.
It’s important to be cautious while driving on these roads. Additionally, the next few days will have low temperatures, which can reduce the effectiveness of salt on the roads. In Lebanon County, a Code Blue Alert is in effect, urging people who are not sheltered to reach out to the Lebanon County Crisis Intervention for assistance in finding a place to spend the night.
As for the potential road conditions this morning, there may be snowy and icy spots even if the pavement appears clear. It’s important to watch out for black ice in the afternoon and evening. While the sun can help melt salted surfaces and reduce slick spots, it’s crucial to be aware of any refreezing as the sun sets. The current temperatures range from eight degrees in Harrisburg to 19 degrees in Lebanon and Carlisle, with colder wind chills in areas experiencing a breeze.
For instance, York currently has a wind chill of eight below zero. Throughout the day, temperatures will hover around 18 degrees, with wind chills around zero. I’ll provide more details on how long this weather will last in my ten-day forecast.
Moving on to traffic updates, there have been several crashes reported in the last 15 minutes, including one in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, on PA 23 New Holland Pike at Landis Valley Road. Please exercise caution and reduce your speed when traveling in this area. A live PennDOT camera in Cumberland County shows snow-covered roads, so it’s important to drive safely and adhere to the speed limit of 45 mph.
In other news, today is the inauguration day for Donald Trump as the 47th President. According to a member of Trump’s transition team, he may sign over 100 executive orders on his first day in office, with one order expected to address the southern border and illegal immigration. Trump mentioned in an interview with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker that he plans to sign a record-setting number of orders after his inauguration speech.
Due to the weather, the Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast hosted by Michael Fuller of WGAL News Eight at Millersville University has been delayed. The doors will now open at 8:30 am, and the breakfast will start at 9:00 am.
Lastly, let’s take a look at today’s forecast. The morning will feel like zero degrees or even below zero, especially as the winds pick up.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has issued an order to lower the flags to half-staff as a tribute to state Representative Matthew Gergely.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has issued an order for the United States and Commonwealth flags in the state to be flown at half-staff in honor of state Rep. Matthew Gergely, who passed away at the age of 45. This tribute will continue until sunset on the day of interment.
All Pennsylvanians are encouraged to take part in this commemoration. The cause of Gergely’s death has not been disclosed, and his family has requested privacy during this time. In due course, the state House speaker will call for a special election to fill Gergely’s seat. Currently, the state House is evenly divided with 101 Republicans and 101 Democrats.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has issued an order for the United States and Commonwealth flags in the state to be flown at half-staff to pay tribute to state Representative Matthew Gergely, who sadly passed away on Sunday at the age of 45.
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