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UK Weathermen Sued Over Pessimistic ( rain) Forecasts
The leisure industry is suing the weather-forecasters for coming up with "such pessimistic forecasts predicting rain."
So much for "reality based" living.
Rick Turner owner of the Big Sheep in Abbotsham, Devon, said poor forecasting was to blame for lower attendance at his farm attraction business.
Mr Turner is so angry he says he'll take the agency to court unless its forecasts improve.
He said: "The Met Office seems to come up with such pessimistic forecasts predicting chances of rain when we're enjoying sunshine.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/9583715/Met-Office-facing-legal-action-over-pessimistic-forecasts.html
oh..get this..."It's been the wettest summer in 100 years. "
