By altering the flow of air above the sea, future offshore wind farms could also influence where, when and how much rain reaches nearby coasts. Offshore wind farms can influence these conditions by changing near-surface friction and redistributing momentum between different layers of the atmosphere. Subject of Research: Projected effects of future offshore wind farms on coastal precipitation and atmospheric processes over the Northwest European shelf. Article Title: Projected impacts of future offshore wind farms on coastal precipitation over the Northwest European shelf. “Projected impacts of future offshore wind farms on coastal precipitation over the Northwest European shelf.”