Post last updated Friday, July 3 at 9:30am

The US, National Weather Service has placed the City of Lynn under an Extreme Heat Watch, in effect from Wednesday at 10am until Friday at 8pm. Extreme heat and humidity will impact the region this week, with heat indices possibly reaching as high as 111˚F across the state. Information regarding the heat, cooling centers, and more are below.

Weather Updates | Cooling Centers | Splash Pads | Sunscreen Dispensers | Extreme heat tips

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Weather updates

From NWS-Boston on July 3 at 5AM: [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 3 at 5AM: [Isolated Severe Weather Risk Tonight] In addition to the extreme heat, there is the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms tonight. The main severe threat will be damaging straight line wind gusts. Greatest risk for this will be across interior MA and CT.

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Cooling Centers

In an effort to support the community during this heat advisory, 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

Planned holiday hours, subject to extension based on demand. Visit LynnMA.gov for updates

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

Lynn senior center

For residents ages 60+

• Tuesday: 8:30AM-5PM
• Wednesday: 8:30AM-4PM
• Thursday: 8:30AM-4PM

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Splash Pad Locations

With the impending heat wave, operations have increased to 8am – 9pm.
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)

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free 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

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extreme 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.