Summary
Jay Wynne, a former BBC weather presenter, passed away at age 56 following a long illness. Wynne joined BBC Weather in 2000 and was known for explaining complex weather in a simple way. He studied Environmental Geography and Applied Meteorology, and he had a varied career including work as a North Sea oil rig technician and English teacher in Japan.
Key Facts
- Jay Wynne was a BBC weather presenter who died at 56 years old.
- He joined BBC Weather in October 2000.
- Wynne was praised for making complex weather forecasts easy to understand.
- He studied Environmental Geography and completed a master's in Applied Meteorology.
- Before his career in weather, he studied Civil Engineering but left early to work as an oil rig technician.
- Wynne also worked as an English teacher in Japan.
- His weather training included a six-month task at RAF Northolt.
- Wynne had interests in skiing, golfing, and playing music.
