Public schools were not opened on the day of the storm's passage in Manatee and Sarasota counties, though most other schools remained open. As the storm tracked northward, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of Georgia.
Schools in Manatee and Sarasota counties remained closed due to the storm, while most other schools stayed open. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service warned of potential flooding in parts of Georgia as the storm progressed northwards.