Chicago at -30 ° C: this way, the boiling water of the city freezes

Chicago breaks the historic record of today for the cold, with colder records than in Antarctica (Video: Twitter)

In Chicago, Illinois, it is not free of cold or boiling water. The icy temperatures recorded today in the city, which they reached 30 degrees below zero, they freeze the liquid in a few thousandths of a second, as have shown hundreds of social network users.

In the videos, which have become a trend on Twitter, we see the inhabitants of the cityto leave their homes to throw a cup of hot water under the stars which freezes in the air instantly.

The national meteorological service of the country warned this morning that the temperature could drop to 50 degrees below zero, cooler conditions than in Antarctica. For this, he urged the population to stay at home and not leave unless necessary.

"If you do not have to go abroad, do not do it" asked Amy Seeley, meteorologist at the agency, in a statement.

Up & # 39; aujourd & # 39; hui, The coldest day in Chicago's history was January 20, 1985, when the thermometers went down to -27 ° C.. The mbad of polar air that besieged the city today broke that record, with a temperature of -30 ° C that transformed the January 30, 2019 during the coldest day of the metropolis since there are records.

Given the possibility of an increase in cold in the coming hours, the authorities have issued a series of recommendations.

"We ask everyone to limit their time outside and work remotely from home, if possible, "said Rich Guidice, Executive Director of the Office of Emergency Management and Communications.

"If you have to drive, spend extra time traveling, Keep your vehicle in good working order and be patient. Count on the supplies of your vehicle and give way to plows and emergency vehicles, "he added.

In addition, they recalled that these extreme conditions could cause hypothermia or even death if precautions are not taken. They urged citizens without heat to contact the 311 immediately for transport to public shelters.

In all, 270 centers were set up to welcome the population, between bookstores, churches, police stations and community centers.

Clbades in Chicago public schools were suspended until temperatures improved. Some records that are expected for this weekend.