Stormy, Weather @ 5pm,6pm, and 10pm
Stormy the Weather DogEmail: stormy@cbs19.tv

Just a little over 2 months ago a little pup was found abandoned along a road near Lindale. Today he is one of stars of CBS 19’s evening newscasts. Stormy The Weather Dog will begin appearing on CBS 19’s 5, 6 and 10pm newscasts along with Chief Meteorologist Doc Deason, November 3rd.

During the 5pm newscast Stormy’s wardrobe will help Deason deliver his nightly weather forecast to viewers. If the weather dog is wearing a sweater viewers will know they are in store for a cool weather forecast. If Stormy is dressed in a parka, those tuning in will know it is time to bundle up.

At 6 and 10pm the dog will at times accompany the CBS 19 meteorologist as he delivers his weathercast. At the end of the weather segment Stormy will emerge from his doghouse to push a button to activate his evening “Dog Walking Forecast”. This will inform viewers graphically what the weather will be like as they take an evening stroll with their own pampered pet.

Stormy was rescued by CBS 19 General Manager Phil Hurley from the Smith County Humane Society shelter. The idea to save a dog came to Hurley after he saw a station news report about the startling number of animals being destroyed each day at the shelter.
The thought to take Stormy to air as part of the weather team was formulated by Hurley after he saw Houston’s NBC television station, KPRC, make a similar move. He hopes Stormy’s adoption will encourage others to save the life of a dog while at the same time publicizing the good work of the Humane Society. Hurley plans to use the weather dog in future fundraisers for the shelter.

In October nearly 3000 viewers voted in CBS 19’s Name the Dog contest. When the voting ended, the “four legged forecaster” had been given the name Stormy by local dog lovers. Since then, the weather dog has had the run of CBS 19 studios as he awaits his daily obedience schooling from a Petsmart trainer. Petsmart is donating veterinary care, training, grooming, food, clothing and quarters for Stormy.

Stormy is available for public appearances with Doc Deason for you local civic clubs and events by calling CBS 19’s Community Relations Director, Jeradee Zips at 903-581-2211 or emailing her at jzips@cbs19.tv .