Cbs reporter Tara Mergener is live in washington with more. Reporter mandela was an international icon. Today millions are mourning his passing and celebrating his remarkable life. The flag is after halfstaff at the south African Embassy in washington. Outside his home in johannesburg, mourners are gathering to remember the man they called madiba. A Memorial Service will be held tuesday and the outpouring of love says something with the caliber of the man who led the country out of apartheid. Well always love madiba for teaching us that it is possible to overcome hatred and anger to build a new nation. Reporter messages are pouring in from around the world. From the dalai lama in india. We must [ indiscernible ] that sadness translate into determination. [ inaudible ] reporter at the Vatican Pope Francis applauded mandela for promoting Human Dignity and forging a new south africa. And at the white house, president obama spoke about the man who inspired his first steps into politics. Li
Trees. Check your flashlight batteries in critical times now 9 a. M. Sunday until 3 a. M. Monday. I think all those times will be below freezing or 32 or below. Right now were 43 in gaithersburg, leesburg, 46 downtown and 40 in hagerstown. So again no problems with freezing tonight. Well come back, talk about the difference between snow, sleet and freezing rain and why that occurs and when its going to start on sunday. Tonight the world is mourning the loss of a freedom icon, Nelson Mandela being remembered as a leader who fought against apartheid and then went on to lead his country and inspire the world. President obama, first Lady Michelle obama, the clintons, oprah will all join World Leaders for mandelas state funeral next sunday. This sunday will be a national day of prayer and reflection in south africa. Tuesday will be the official public memorial. Here in the u. S. The president did order flags to fly at half staff until sunday in honor of the former South African president. T