Global warming is set to increase the destructiveness of wind storms in the UK

Predicted impact of temperature rises on insurance claims for wind storms, %

2050s +1.5C rise

60

45

+41

30

15

0

-15

-20

2070s +3C

2090s +4.5C

+59

+62

-12

-11

Predicted impact of temperature rises on insurance claims for wind storms, %

-15

0

15

30

45

60

2050s +1.5C rise in temperature

2070s +3C

2090s +4.5C

+41

+59

+62

+37

+53

+54

-20

-12

-11

-16

-8

-7