Southwest Florida prepares for ‘rainmaker event,’ as Potential Tropical System One arrives

Southwest Florida is preparing for the storm. For some, that means waiting on the beach to surf a wave.

For others that means clearing debris and making sure roadways are passable.

Collier County

A lot of rain is coming down on Marco Island, but that isn’t stopping tourists who are visiting Southwest Florida.

Marco Island man Elliot Totten said he was waiting for the water to get rougher so he can go surfing.

Monica and Jill picked this weekend for a girl’s road trip.

They said it’s great except for the weather but they are making the most of it.

Totten doesn’t miss a storm.

“You got to look for the big storms, the wind so every hurricane I’m out here,” Totten said. “I was checking to see if there’s any good surf yet. I’m trying to surf tonight. You know?!?”