Post last updated Tuesday, July 14 at 10:45am

The US, National Weather Service has placed the City of Lynn under a Heat Advisory, in effect from Tuesday at 11am until 8pm on Wednesday. Heat index values up to 101 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

There is also concerns for elevated fire weather concerns until Tuesday at 8pm, and a small craft advisory from 4-11pm on Tuesday.

Information regarding the heat, cooling centers, and more are below.

Weather Updates | Cooling Centers | Splash Pads | Sunscreen Dispensers | Heat Safety Tips

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Weather updates

From NWS-Boston on July 14 at 5:41AM: [Extreme Heat Warning Continues Through Saturday] Dangerous heat and humidity today and Friday with afternoon heat indices between 100 and 115 degrees. Heat indices will reach between 95-100+ degrees on Independence Day. Little relief at night either.

From NWS-Boston on July 13 at 5:30PM: Impactful heat Tue/Wed

Temps well into the 90s expected. With added humidity will feel like upper 90s-low 100s with little relief in temps at night .

Hydrate
Have a location with adequate cooling
Take frequent breaks if working outside

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Cooling Centers

Due to the high temperatures expected from July 14th to July 17th, the City of Lynn will be hosting cooling centers for residents. Below are the times and locations available for cooling off.

City Hall, Lynn Auditorium & Room 108

• Tuesday: 8:30AM-8:00PM
• Wednesday: 8:30AM-4:00PM
• Thursday: 8:30AM-4:00PM
• Friday: 8:30AM-12:30PM

Lynn senior center

For residents ages 60+

• Tuesday: 8:30AM-5:00PM
• Wednesday-Friday: 8:30AM-4:00PM

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Kleinfelder is leading bacteria data collection this summer at King’s Beach, specifically Stacey’s Brook, for both Lynn and Swampscott. The daily sampling results can be found via the link above, and this spreadsheet will be updated on a weekly basis.

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Splash Pad Locations

All splash pads are open from 8AM – 7PM during the summer.

• Barry Park – 50 Waterford Street
• Flax Pond Playground – 650 Chestnut Street
• Kiley Park – 66 Sanderson Avenue
• Neptune Blvd. Park and McManus Park – 137 Commercial Street (behind Lynn Tech)

Video below is up-to-date.

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free Sunscreen dispenser locations

Please note this information may be out of date. If it is please let us know.

• 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

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heat safety tips

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

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Th above information is courtesy of the National Weather Service & City of Lynn.