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Former BBC Weather Presenter Jay Wynne Dies at 56 After Long Illness

His family confirmed a June death after a long illness, announcing it publicly only now.

Overview

  • Brother Matthew Wynne confirmed the death to BBC News and shared a tribute highlighting Jay’s clarity on complex forecasts and his dry sense of humour.
  • Joining BBC Weather in October 2000, Wynne became a familiar presence as a regular forecaster on BBC News at Ten.
  • Wynne studied environmental geography at the University of Aberdeen and earned a master’s in applied meteorology from the University of Reading.
  • His professional training included a 14‑month Met Office programme with a six‑month secondment at RAF Northolt.
  • Colleagues including Matt Taylor, Simon King and Jen Bartram posted tributes, and former BBC Weather head Liz Howell praised his distinctive presenting style.