Never, ever stand in a puddle while operating an electric starter or ignition. That’s not grilling, that’s auditioning for a Darwin Award. If your grill has an electric starter, use a long lighter instead in wet conditions—better safe than crispy.
Also, keep the propane tank upright and covered from direct rain. A little moisture on the tank is fine, but a drenched regulator can freeze up or misread gas flow. Get yourself a cheap grill cover or even a cardboard box for the tank—your call, MacGyver.
Do you want to barbecue in the rain?
Here’s the ironic part: you can, but do you want to? I’ve done it. You’ll be standing with an umbrella in one hand, tongs in the other, looking like a sad statue of liberty. The neighbors will think you’re either dedicated or slightly unhinged.
But if you’re like me, you’ll enjoy the weird quiet—rain hissing on hot metal, steam rising like a barbecue ghost. Plus, there’s something primal about conquering weather for a meal. Just don’t expect perfect grill marks; moisture makes them fade into smudges.
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