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9 hours ago
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Gary England, beloved CBS meteorologist who appeared in Twister, dies aged 85
Gary England, who spearheaded local weather coverage for over 40 years and became internationally recognized for his work, has died at 85. 'We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved Gary England passed this evening,' his family said in a statement to local CBS affiliate KWTV News 9, where he worked for 41 years. 'Gary passed peacefully on the evening of June 10th, surrounded by his loved ones, including his wife of 63 years, Mary, and his loving daughter, Molly. Gary was proud to have protected Oklahoma from its deadliest storms. He will be deeply and forever missed.' Born in Seiling, Oklahoma, in 1939, England completely changed the way severe weather was covered across the United States and internationally. He made history in 1981 when he became the first person to use Enterprise Electronics' Doppler radar for direct warnings to the public. But his innovative ways didn't stop there. In 1990, England developed an automated severe weather warning system known as First Warning. The system showed warning maps in the corner of the TV screen for viewers to track serious storms. The next year, he created StormTracker, a system that projected the path of storms as well as their time of arrival. That system is now used nationwide. A 2013 Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee, England wrote four books, including an autobiography titled Weathering The Storm, and had a fifth written about his life and work. In addition to appearing in over 50 national and international severe weather programs, England was also in the opening scene of the 1996 Steven Spielberg film Twister as a meteorologist. Longtime News 9 viewers have been heartbroken to learn of England's passing. 'RIP king. I remember as a child with pretty bad Tornado anxiety in OK, it always made me feel better know Gary was on watch. What a legend,' one viewer wrote on X. 'Truly the greatest. nothing else made me feel safe during a tornado than his voice!' someone else wrote. 'The world genuinely owes him a debt of gratitude for how he advanced weather science & tech. the lives he's responsible for saving are countless. godspeed good sir,' another shared. Someone else said: 'A true pioneer and legend. He somehow always had a way of making you feel safe even in the most treacherous of storm conditions. RIP to a true legend and weather pioneer.'
Yahoo
a day ago
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Longtime Oklahoma meteorologist, Gary England dies
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Gary England, a former and longtime Oklahoma meteorologist, also known for pioneering weather technology innovations, has died at the age of 85. England, an Oklahoma native, was born in Seiling, has been recognized for his coverage of severe weather events, with many prestigious awards, including induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Away from the television screen, England had written several books on Oklahoma weather, including his autobiography, Weathering The Storm. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and his daughter, Molly. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Live in the Big Country? FEMA might pay half for your storm shelter
BIG COUNTRY, Texas () — A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant may offer a 50% rebate for installing a safe room or storm shelter at your house. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FEMA has funded the West Central Texas Individual Safe Room Program through a grant. This program provides a 50% rebate up to $3,000 for installing a FEMA-certified safe room or storm shelter. Weathering The Storm in the Big Country Before installation, homeowners must submit an application and receive approval from the West Central Texas Council of Governments (WCTCOG). Click here to learn more. The program includes the following counties: Brown County Callahan County Coleman County Comanche County Eastland County Fisher County Haskell County Jones County Kent County Knox County Mitchell County Nolan County Runnels County Scurry County Shackelford County Stephens County Stonewall County Taylor County Throckmorton County Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
