As books, newspapers, and News 9 has taught us over the past 20 years, it's hard to discuss or remember the infamous May 3rd, 1999 tornado without an obligatory mention of legendary Severe Weather Savior Gary England.
As the deadly grinder carved its way through Moore and towards the Midwest City, Lord England – from his perch within the News 9 Severe Weather Command Center – gave the dire warning that viewers and listeners in the twister's direct path either needed to get below ground or out of the way to escape unharmed. To this day, many people still credit Gary for saving their life.