PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A local family's backyard cookout plans are a reminder that this weekend's weather across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches will demand flexibility and preparation.
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Shawn and Tammy Jones told WPTV First Alert Weather Meteorologist James Wieland and his wife this week that they are throwing a backyard cookout this weekend, even bringing in a hibachi chef for the family celebration. Here is what they can expect.
This weekend's forecast calls for scorching heat combined with frequent thunderstorms. Even when the sun is shining, humidity will make it feel above 100 degrees, and storms can develop quickly — meaning conditions can go from sunny to dangerous in minutes.
People across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches should prepare for strong storms, especially during afternoon and early evening hours.
Wieland offered the following safety tips for anyone with outdoor plans this weekend:
- Keep weekend plans flexible.
- Make sure you can receive weather alerts.
- Head indoors immediately when you see lightning or hear thunder.
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