New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that he will be stepping down from his office on schedule despite Tropical Storm Henri.

After a press conference explaining New York’s plans to minimize damage from the approaching storm, Cuomo opened the floor for questions from the press. The governor, who previously announced Aug. 10 his intention to resign in 14 days after a series of sexual harassment scandals rocked his administration, was asked whether he still intended to step down on schedule. Additionally, the governor was pressed for an explanation why Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is set to take over the gubernatorial position, was absent from the press conference.