Thursday & Friday temperatures are expected to be in the 90°s, with it feeling like over 100° in the area. Below is information about the heat and how the community can cool off tomorrow, when the worst of the heart is expected. Friday will also be hot, but scattered thunderstorms should offer some relief.
We will update this page as we receive more information.
Last updated Aug. 4 at 9AM
HEAT ADVISORY in effect
- Per Mayor Nicholson’s office: There will be a heat advisory in Lynn for Thursday, August 3 through Sunday, August 7.
- In effect from 11AM on Thursday to 8PM on Friday, as of August 3rd at 10AM
- Heat index values up to 105 expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
- Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.
- Learn about the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke by clicking here.
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MISC ANNOUNCEMENTS
- From Lynn Public Schools: Due to the extreme heat advisory, we decided to cancel summer programming in all ELEMENTARY school buildings. Please stay cool and stay safe!
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Splash Pad Locations
The City of Lynn operates 4 splash pads that operate in the summer daily from 8am-8pm. They are located at Kiley Park, Flax Pond Park, Neptune Blvd. Park, & Barry Park. The video below shows off the locations of each splash pad.
If there are any issues with the splash pads please contact the Lynn DPW at 781-268-8000.
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COOLING water station
Sponsored by the Lynn Fire Department, & open to all!
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Locations in Lynn with free sunscreen dispensers
Some of these have already been installed, all will be installed by Friday, August 5th. To find out more about these free sunscreen dispensers please click here.
- Ames Playground
- Community Path of Lynn
- Cook Street Park
- Fraser Field
- Manning Field
- Hood Park
- Lynnwoods Park
- Kiley Park
- Flax Pond Playground
- Barry Park
- McManus Park (aka Neptune Blvd)
- Warren Street Park
- “Barkland” Ave. Dog Park
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Cooling center locations
The following locations will be open for the community to cool off.
- Lynn Auditorium – 3 City Hall Square
- Thursday from 8:30AM-4PM & Friday from 8:30AM-12:30PM
- Lynn Senior Center – 37 Friend Street
- Thursday & Friday from 9AM-3PM
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community events on thursday
More info. on these events and more upcoming events can be found by clicking here.
- Central Square Farmer’s Market
- Happening from 11am-3pm at 20 Exchange St.
- Free Teen Night
- For youth ages 13-18, runs Mondays-Thursdays until the end of August
- At the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn from 4-8:30pm
- Red Rock Summer Entertainment Series
- Weekly concerts, this week featuring Richie “Rich” & 24 Karat Funk
- Concert from 6-8pm at Red Rock Park on Lynn Shore Drive
- Multiple youth sports clinics
- Please visit events calendar for more information
If you are helping the Lynn community beat the heat let us know! Email us by clicking here to have us add your efforts to this page.
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