A State of Emergency has already been declared for both Hillsborough and Pasco County for Tropical Storm Nicole. With severe on the way, some of the local schools are closing. Most major warnings have been issued for the other side of the state where Nicole is expected to make landfall, but officials have decided that it’s best to keep safe at home in case the storm does manage to bring more than just heavy wind and rain come Thursday when it is expected to hit the Bay area. So here’s a list of the school closures so far that have been reported by ABC Action News.
- All Pasco County Schools will be Closed Thursday, November 10 and they are set to reopen Friday, November 11.
- All Polk County Schools will be closed for Thursday as well as all after school activities being canceled for both Wednesday and Thursday in preparation for the storm.
- Highlands County has canceled all school or school activities both Wednesday and Thursday due to possible High winds.
- Manatee County has stated there will be no school closures but has said that all after school activities will be canceled Wednesday before the storm
- Hillsborough County School officials have cancelled classes on Thursday, November 10 in preparation for Tropical Storm Nicole. Schools were already scheduled to be closed on Friday for Veterans Day.
- Pinellas County has now closed school on Thursday and will reopen on Friday [Source: ABC Action News]
Hurricane Ian Aftermath
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareFORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In an aerial view, damaged buildings are seen as Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareFORT MYERS BEACH,FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: The pilings from Fort Myers Beach pier are all that are left after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareSANIBEL, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In this aerial view, the lighthouse continues to stand after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Sanibel, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareSANIBEL, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In this aerial view, a home burns after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Sanibel, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareFORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In an aerial view, damaged buildings are seen as Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareORLANDO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In this aerial view, a neighborhood remains flooded near downtown after Hurricane Ian on September 29, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareSANIBEL, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In this aerial view, homes show some damage after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Sanibel, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareFORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In an aerial view, boats are piled on top of each other after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareFORT MYERS BEACH, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In an aerial view, damaged buildings are seen as Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareSAN CARLOS ISLAND, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In this aerial view, a home sits precariously on the edge of the water after being pushed by rising water from Hurricane Ian near Fort Myers Beach on September 29, 2022 in San Carlos Island, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareFORT MYERS BEACH,FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In an aerial view, damaged buildings are seen as Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareBONITA SPRINGS, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: Docs Beach House after Hurricane Ian on September 29, 2022 in Bonita Springs, Florida. Hurricane Ian brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareSANIBEL, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In this aerial view, homes show some damage after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Sanibel, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareBONITA SPRINGS, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: A storm damaged building after Hurricane Ian on September 29, 2022 in Bonita Springs, Florida. Hurricane Ian brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareBONITA SPRINGS, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: Vehicles float in the water after Hurricane Ian on September 29, 2022 in Bonita Springs, Florida. Hurricane Ian brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareSANIBEL, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In this aerial view, parts of Sanibel Causeway are washed away along with sections of the bridge after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Sanibel, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareSANIBEL, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In this aerial view, the Sanibel Causeway bridge collapsed in places as Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Sanibel, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
SharePUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: Tom Park begins cleaning up after Hurricane Ian moved through the Gulf Coast of Florida on September 29, 2022 in Punta Gorda, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareFORT MYERS FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In this aerial view, vehicles make their way through a flooded area after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareFORT MYERS FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: Brenda Brennan sits next to a boat that pushed against her apartment when Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. Mrs. Brennan said the boat floated in around 7pm. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareFORT MYERS FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In this aerial view, vehicles make their way through a flooded area after Hurricane Ian passed through on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareFORT MYERS FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: In this aerial view, vehicles make their way through a flooded area after Hurricane Ian passed through on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareFORT MYERS FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: Boats are pushed up on a causeway after Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareBONITA SPRINGS, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: People walk along the beach looking at property damaged by Hurricane Ian on September 29, 2022 in Bonita Springs, Florida. The storm made a U.S. landfall on Cayo Costa, Florida, and brought high winds, storm surges, and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareSAINT PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 28: General view of St. Pete Beach bay as strong winds from Hurricane Ian arrive on September 28, 2022 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Ian is hitting the area as a Category 4 hurricane. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareSARASOTA, FL - SEPTEMBER 28: Wind gusts blow across boats in the Sarasota Bay as Hurricane Ian churns to the south on September 28, 2022 in Sarasota, Florida. The storm made a U.S. landfall at Cayo Costa, Florida this afternoon as a Category 4 hurricane with wind speeds over 140 miles per hour in some areas. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareBARTOW, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: A downed tree blocking the road after being toppled by the winds and rain from Hurricane Ian o on September 29, 2022 in Bartow, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surges and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareFORT MYERS FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 29: Stedi Scuderi looks over her apartment after flood water inundated it when Hurricane Ian passed through the area on September 29, 2022 in Fort Myers, Florida. The hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Hurricane Ian Slams Into West Coast Of Florida
ShareGULF OF MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 28: In this NOAA handout image taken by the GOES satellite at 13:26 UTC, Hurricane Ian moves toward Florida on September 28, 2022 in the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to bring a potentially life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds. (Photo by NOAA via Getty Images)
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