This page has been set up to update residents and businesses on any impact on services in severe weather in Monmouthshire.
Extreme Heat
22 June – 28 June 2026
A amber warning from the Met Office is in place for Monday 22 June and Tuesday 23 June in parts of England and Wales, this includes Monmouthshire.
A red warning from the Met Office is in place for Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June in parts of England and Wales, this includes Monmouthshire.
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School Closures
Please find a list of the schools that will be closed on Wednesday, 24 June and Thursday 25 June.
The schools will be closed all day unless stated below.
List last updated 16:30 (23/06/2026)
| Wednesday | Thursday |
|---|---|
| Gilwern Primary | Gilwern Primary |
| Llantillio Pertholey Primary | Llantillio Pertholey Primary |
| Magor CIW Primary & Nursery from midday | Magor CIW Primary & Nursery |
| Raglan Primary | Raglan Primary |
| Rogiet Primary from 12:30pm | Rogiet Primary |
| Shirenewton Primary | Shirenewton Primary |
| Undy Primary & Nursery from midday | Undy Primary & Nursery |
| Archbishop Rowan Williams from midday | Archbishop Rowan Williams |
| Castle Park Primary from midday | Castle Park Primary |
| Dewstow Primary & Nursery from midday | Dewstow Primary & Nursery |
| Durand Primary & Nursery from midday | Durand Primary |
| The Dell Primary | The Dell Primary |
| Ysgol Gymraeg y Ffin | Ysgol Gymraeg y Ffin |
| Chepstow School from 12:15pm | Chepstow School from 12:15pm |
| Kymin View Primary from 12:30 | Kymin View Primary from 12:30 |
| Llandogo Primary | Llandogo Primary |
| Usk CIW Primary | Usk CIW Primary |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy | Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy |
| Goytre Fawr Primary | Goytre Fawr Primary |
| Overmonnow Primary, Nursery & SNRB | Overmonnow Primary, Nursery & SNRB |
| King Henry VIII 3-19 School from 11:30am | King Henry VIII 3-19 School |
| St Marys RC | St Marys RC |
| Cross Ash | Cross Ash |
| Llanvihangel Crucorney Primary from 12:45 | Llanvihangel Crucorney Primary |
| Llanfoist Primary from 12:45 | Llanfoist Primary |
| Pembroke Primary, Nursery & SNRB from 13:00 | Pembroke Primary, Nursery & SNRB |
| Thornwell Primary & Nursery from 13:00 | Thornwell Primary & Nursery |
| Ysgol Gymraeg y Fenni & Meithrin | Ysgol Gymraeg y Fenni & Meithrin |
| Our Ladys & St. Michaels RC Primary | Our Ladys & St. Michaels RC Primary |
| Cantref Primary & Nursery |
Recycling and Waste
Due to the current hot weather, our waste collection crews will be starting their rounds earlier than usual.
This change is to help protect the health and safety of our staff, who work in physically demanding conditions and are more at risk during high temperatures.
What this means for you:
- Collections may take place earlier than you are used to, so putting bins out in advance will help avoid any missed collections.
- Please ensure your bins are placed out for collection the night before your scheduled day, or no later than 6:00am.
Llanfoist and Five Lanes Reuse Shops are closed this week due to the extreme heat.
All Household Waste Recycling centres will be closed on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June.
Transport
Due to the weather warning, public transport across the county may be affected. Please check before you travel.
Transport for Wales: Homepage | Transport for Wales
GWR: Hot weather travel advice Monday 22 to Thursday 25 June | Great Western Railway
Newport Bus: https://www.newportbus.co.uk/
Stagecoach: Welcome to Stagecoach
Highways & Infrastructure
Old Wye Bridge, Chepstow
Following advice from specialist engineers, due to the high temperatures, the Old Wye Bridge in Chepstow will be closed from 11am, Tuesday 23 June.
Pedestrians will not be able to cross the bridge.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
This closure follows guidance from specialist engineers, who have advised that the bridge should be closed when temperatures reach 30°C or above, due to its sensitivity to changes in temperature and load.
The bridge will remain closed until Friday, 26 June, when a decision will be made on whether temperatures have lowered enough to reopen.
Hubs & Libraries
Our Community Hubs and Libraries will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
Further updates on when the hubs will reopen will be shared as soon as possible
Useful links
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/news/news/stay-safe-in-the-hot-weather
https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings