Deep-Frying a Turkey? These Weather Conditions Make It Dangerous

If you’re planning to deep-fry a turkey this Thanksgiving, you’re not alone. Turkey fryers have become the unofficial thrill ride of the holiday season, equal parts delicious and mildly terrifying. And while everyone knows the basics (don’t overfill the pot, keep kids away, maybe don’t do it after your second glass of wine), fewer people think about the weather.

Turns out, Mother Nature can turn a perfectly normal turkey fry into trouble. So, before you fire up the oil, here are the weather conditions you absolutely need to watch.

1. Windy Weather: The Most Common (and Most Overlooked) Danger

A light breeze is fine.

A gusty afternoon is a whole problem.