June 18, 2024 |City of Lynn, News, Resources, Weather

Dangerous Heat Impacting Area Through Friday, LPS Closed Thursday

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Extreme heat and humidity will impact the Lynn area this week, peaking Wednesday through Friday. Temperatures will reach the 90s, with heat indexes reaching up to and above 100 degrees. Information regarding school closures, splash pads, and cooling centers are below.

From NWS on June 18 at 4AM: Heat & Humidity build into Thursday with heat index (left) values exceeding 100F in many towns! Uncertainty revolves around the forecast on Friday as scattered showers and thunderstorms may bring earlier relief from the heat. Actual temps (right) climb into the upper 90s by Thursday.

Graphics & information courtesy of the National Weather Service – Boston

lynn public Schools closed june 20th

Due to the high temperatures expected on Tuesday, June 18th, Wednesday, June 19th, and Thursday, June 20th, and the fact that schools are closed on Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth Holiday, there will be NO school on Thursday, June 20th for all students and SCHOOL STAFF.

Cooling Centers

In an effort to support the community during this heat advisory, the City of Lynn will be hosting a cooling center for residents. Below are the times and locations available for cooling off.

Lynn Auditorium – City Hall

• Tuesday, June 18 | 8:30AM-8:00PM
• Thursday, June 20 | 8:30AM-4:00PM

Sunscreen dispenser locations

• Ames Playground
• Community Path of Lynn
• Cook Street Park
• Fraser Field
• Manning Field
• Hood Park
• Lynnwoods Park
• Kiley Park (Splash Pad area)
• Flax Pond Playground
• Barry Park
• Mcmanus Park (Splash Pad area)
• Warren Street Park
• “Barkland” Ave. Dog Park

Splash Pad Locations

The following groups are particularly vulnerable to heat. Check in with friends and relatives who fall in one of these populations, especially if they don’t have air conditioning:

• Young children and infants are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness and death, as their bodies are less able to adapt to heat than are adults. 
• Older adults, particularly those with pre existing diseases, take certain medications, are living alone or with limited mobility who are exposed to extreme heat can experience multiple adverse effects.
• People with chronic medical conditions are more likely to have a serious health problem during a heat wave than healthy people.
• Pregnant women are also at higher risk. Extreme heat events have been associated with adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight, preterm birth, and infant mortality, as well as congenital cataracts.

During extreme heat:

• Stay indoors in the AC and minimize time spent outdoors in the heat
• Avoid strenuous activities
• Check-in on people who are more vulnerable and who may need assistance
• Stay hydrated by drinking water and wear light-colored clothing outdoors
• Never leave children or pets alone in a vehicle
• Watch for heat cramps – exhaustion – stroke

Th above information is courtesy of the National Weather Service.