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Jay Wynne, a former BBC Weather presenter, passed away in June at the age of 56 due to a long-term illness, as confirmed by his brother to BBC News. Starting his tenure at BBC Weather in October 2000, Wynne became a familiar face as a forecaster on BBC News at Ten. Described by his brother, Matthew, as having “a gift for gentle clarity” in simplifying complex weather systems, Wynne’s forecasts were both accessible and engaging. Matthew further mentioned Wynne’s love for skiing, golfing, and music, as well as his passion for travelling to pursue his sporting hobbies.
Liz Howell, the former Head of BBC Weather, expressed her heartfelt condolences to Wynne’s family and friends, highlighting his efforts in promoting diversity in weather forecasting. She reminisced about Wynne’s unique style of presenting weather updates, which resonated well with the audience. Wynne’s interest in meteorology sparked during his time studying Environmental Geography at the University of Aberdeen, where he later pursued a master’s degree in Applied Meteorology at the University of Reading. In an interview with Radio Times in 2011, Wynne shared his dedication to accuracy by staying up till sunrise after overnight shifts to verify his weather reports.
Prior to delving into meteorology, Wynne diverted his career path from studying Civil Engineering to working as a technician on a North Sea offshore oil rig for three years. Eventually, he returned to academia to delve into Environmental Geography, leading him to conduct environmental research and travel extensively, with explorations in South-East Asia. Wynne also took on the role of an English teacher in Fukuoka, Japan, before pursuing his master’s degree and undergoing Met Office training, which included a six-month stint at RAF Northolt over a 14-month period
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