Gary England, the pioneering Oklahoma meteorologist, has died at 85. The longtime News 9 chief meteorologist developed the "First Warning" system that became an industry standard for severe weather alerts.

Gary England, who retired in 2013 after over 40 years as the chief meteorologist for Oklahoma TV station KWTV, has died at 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,