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Gary England, Famed Oklahoma Meteorologist Who Appeared in 'Twister,' Dies at 85
- Gary England, a revered meteorologist known for over 40 years of local weather coverage, died on June 10, 2025, at age 85, surrounded by family.
- He was the first person to use Doppler radar for direct weather warnings in 1981, greatly advancing weather reporting and safety.
- England developed innovative weather systems such as StormTracker and was a significant figure in Oklahoma's meteorological coverage for over 40 years.
- Tributes highlight how he shaped weather understanding for Oklahomans, earning him titles like 'Oklahoma's Master Meteorologist' from NPR and accolades for his contributions.
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Legendary Oklahoma meteorologist who appeared in ‘Twister’ dies at 85
Gary England, the pioneering Oklahoma meteorologist, has died at 85. The longtime News 9 chief meteorologist developed the "First Warning" system that became an industry standard for severe weather alerts.
·Cleveland, United States
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Legendary U.S. Weatherman Is Dead At 85
A legendary U.S. weatherman has passed away this week. He was 85 years old. A legendary U.S. weatherman, known as the Severe Weather God of Oklahoma, has passed away. Tributes have begun to pour in on social media. Gary England,…
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Beloved CBS meteorologist who appeared in Twister dies aged 85
England helped pioneer storm tracking systems and changed national weather coverage
·London, United Kingdom
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