Red Weather Warning - Extreme Heat

Last updated: 25 June at 16:45pm

A Met Office red warning for extreme heat has been issued covering Torfaen from 9am on Wednesday 24 June to 11:59pm on Thursday 25 June.

Public Health Wales advice

Heat-related illness can affect anyone, regardless of age or health - but the risks are greatest for older people, babies and very young children, who can deteriorate quickly in high temperatures.  

It’s important to try to stay as cool as possible by doing the following:   

• Try to stay in the shade   
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day  
• Keep buildings cool by closing curtains, blinds and windows during the day, opening them again in the evening  
• Use a sunscreen of SPF 30 and above with at least 4-star UVA protection  
• Do not swim in open water  

Council service updates

Schools

All schools are expected to reopen on Friday.

Adult Community Learning

Adult Community Learning centres will close at 3.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.

Waste and recycling

To help our waste and recycling crews during the hot weather, green waste collections have been stopped and will recommence next week. 

Please do not put out your green bin until your next green waste collection date. 

Purple-lidded bin and recycling collections will continue as normal, although our crews will be starting earlier on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, to avoid the hottest part of the day. 

Please ensure your bins are placed out for collection the night before your scheduled day, or no later than 6:00am.  

Household Recycling Centre

The Household Recycling Centre, in New Inn, will be open between 8am and 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday.

Libraries

Cwmbran and Blaenavon Libraries will close at 3.30pm on Thursday

Torfaen Play Service

All after school play clubs and play sessions linked to schools will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. 

The following community sessions will also be closed:

• Young Carers Play Club -  Thursday
• Thornhill Activities Club - Thursday
• Thornhill Family Play Session - Thursday

Greenmeadow Community Farm

Greenmeadow Community Farm will be operating reduced opening hours on Wednesday and Thursday (10:00am – 2:00pm)

Last Modified: 25/06/2026 Back to top