High wind, flooding warnings; schools closed, delayed

The weather continues to be a top story this morning throughout the Mahoning Valley.

The National Weather Service says a flood warning continues for the Mahoning River in Youngstown through this evening. Flood stage is 10.0 feet and at 5 a.m., the stage was at 10.2 feet and rising. The NWS says flooding can be expected in lowland areas including secondary roads.

Meanwhile, the high-wind warning continues through 10 a.m. with west winds from 25 to 35 mph and gusts between 55 and 60 mph.

Overnight, there were scattered power outages throughout the Valley as trees toppled and power lines were brought down. Those outages combined with weather conditions has led to school closings and delays. According to our partner station WFMJ-TV Channel 21, here is the current list of school changes:

Alpha School of Excellence

Closed

Boardman Local Schools

Opening 2 Hrs. Late

Boardman United Meth. Pres

Pre-K Closed; Daycare Open

CENTER JAVID

Opening two hours late

Cortland Elementary

Closed

For Kids Sake Daycare

Closed

Holy Family - Poland

Opening two hours late

Irene Ward Building

Opening two hours late

Kids Town Childcare

Opening two hours late

Kollege Tots Preschool

Closed

Leonard Kirtz School

Opening two hours late

MCESC Pace Preschool

Closed

Masco Workshop

Opening two hours late

PACE pre/ch/schoolage

Opening two hours late

Poland Local Schools

Opening two hours late

Pymatuning Local Schools

Closed

Salem City Schools

Opening two hours late

Serendipity Preschool

Closed

Springfield Local Schools

Opening two hours late

St. Charles in Boardman

Opening two hours late

Summit Academy Secondary

Closed

Taft Elementary

Closed

Yo Gymnastics Center

AM Preschool Closed

For details and updates, go to:

WFMJ-TV Channel 21 Closings List

The NWS says for the rest of the day, the Valley can expect continued windy conditions with rain and, then, snow this morning. Snow showers will continue through the afternoon with a high of 38 degrees. Expect 1 to 3 inches of wet snow and winds could occasionally gust in excess of 40 mph.