National Walking Day & Warmer Temperatures

Happy National Walking Day! After a soggy Wednesday, warmer temperatures are returning, making it a perfect day for a walk with your furry friend. A meteorologist from News 5, an Ohio University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology, is sharing the forecast.

Dog of the Day: Meet Gatsby

Today’s featured dog is ‘The Great Gatsby,’ a 3-year-old Pomeranian from Massillon, Ohio. His owner, Jan Urbas, describes Gatsby as a cuddle bug who loves kisses and chasing his cat companions.

A Weather Enthusiast

Gatsby is also an adventure seeker who enjoys long walks and keeps a close watch on the weather from his windows and doors. He’ll be especially happy with today’s forecast!

Weather Forecast for Dog Walks

Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-70s on Thursday. While a few isolated thunderstorms are possible, conditions will be significantly improved compared to Wednesday’s rain. As Jay Gatsby famously said, 'Can't repeat the past?… Why of course you can!' – and that applies to the recent weather whiplash!

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Do you want your dog featured in News 5’s dog walking forecast? Send a photo and email to 5pix@wews.com.

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