UK: Could English vineyards be next for rot?

A new in-depth weather study predicts that Britain will be hit by a deluge of “never-ending rain” during the next 10 years. Should English winemakers put contingency plans in place now? db investigates. According to a new report by the World Weather Attrition group, Britain will increasingly see monsoon-like rains over the next decade, as well as more frequent hail storms and even “mini tornadoes”. Future downpours are expected to last for longer periods of time, including through the summer months, with the report’s authors warning that Brits should prepare for an uptick in floods between now and 2034. “Massive supercell storms will become more likely year-round, bringing increased flash flooding,” said Bill McGuire, a leading expert in geophysical and climate hazards at University College London. UK regions with the highest average temperatures, particularly those in southern and central England, are likely to see the worst storms. The news is likely to rain on the parade of the ...