Summary
Extremely cold temperatures in Minneapolis are forecasted for the weekend, posing a risk of hypothermia to people outside, including protesters and ICE agents. This situation arises amidst ongoing tensions due to the recent fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent.
Key Facts
- Wind chill temperatures in Minneapolis are expected to drop to minus 13 degrees Fahrenheit.
- These conditions could lead to hypothermia for people outdoors for long periods.
- The cold weather warning comes as protests against ICE practices continue.
- The protests follow the shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross.
- Wind chills could make it feel as cold as minus 24 degrees Fahrenheit by Monday morning.
- Frostbite can happen in as little as 15 minutes at these temperatures.
- Approximately 28,000 people die from hypothermia each year, mostly seniors.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) advises dressing warmly and staying indoors to prevent hypothermia.
