Many schools delayed as Southern New England is hit with flooding, road closures

This is an image of school closings and delays. (MGN)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Many schools were delayed — some even closed — after heavy wind-driven rain battered the region through Wednesday morning.

The following schools will be delayed:

  • Chariho Regional Public Schools — delayed 2 hours, no a.m. Pre-K
  • Coventry Public Schools — delayed 2 hours, no a.m. Pre-K
  • Cumberland Public Schools — delayed 2 hours, no a.m. Pre-K
  • Foster-Glocester Elementary and Regional Schools — delayed 2 hours, no a.m. Pre-K
  • Johnston Public Schools — delayed 1 hour, no a.m. Pre-K
  • Scituate Public Schools — delayed 2 hours, no a.m. Pre-K
  • Smithfield Public Schools — delayed, no a.m. Pre-K
  • West Bay Collaborative in Warwick — delayed 1 hour

Warwick Public Schools and Exeter-West Greenwich Public Schools were closed. West Warwick Public Schools will have a virtual learning day.

Exeter-West Greenwich Public Schools and The Greene School in West Greenwich were closed due to area flooding.

A full list of closures, delays, and parking bans can be found on the ABC 6 News website.

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