Former BBC weather presenter Jay Wynne dies aged 56

Jay Wynne, a former BBC Weather presenter, has died at the age of 56 following a long-term illness, his family has confirmed. Wynne, who joined BBC Weather in October 2000, was best known for his appearances on BBC News at Ten, where he delivered forecasts with what his brother described as “gentle clarity.”

In a tribute shared with BBC News, Wynne's brother Matthew praised him for making complex weather systems “accessible and engaging,” and remembered him as a man of “wisdom, generosity and dry sense of humour.” He also noted Wynne's passion for skiing, golf, and music, as well as his love for travel in pursuit of these interests.

Wynne’s fascination with weather began during his time studying Environmental Geography at the University of Aberdeen, which later led him to complete a master’s degree in Applied Meteorology at the University of Reading. He once shared with Radio Times in 2011 that he would often drive around after night shifts to watch the sunrise, checking the accuracy of his overnight forecasts. “At night, it's difficult to tell what kind of cloud there is on satellite pictures, so I like to see if I was right. More often than not, I am,” he said.

Before committing to meteorology, Wynne initially studied Civil Engineering but left the course after two years. He then worked as a technician on an offshore oil rig in the North Sea for three years. His academic and professional journey later took him to South-East Asia and Japan, where he taught English in Fukuoka before pursuing his meteorological studies.

His training with the Met Office included a 14-month course, with a six-month secondment at RAF Northolt. Throughout his career, Wynne was admired for his expertise and dedication to making weather reporting relatable to audiences.