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.
Legendary U.S. Weatherman Is Dead At 85
Meet The World’s Most Popular Weather Girl (1:02) 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, an iconic weatherman known for his time in Oklahoma, died. He was the longtime meteorologist for News 9 in Oklahoma. His family confirmed his death on Tuesday evening."Form…


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