David Tillman
David is a member of the American Meteorological Society and of the National Weather Association. In 1998, he received his seals of approval from both organizations.
After graduating from Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science Degree in meteorology, David began his broadcast career. He was the Weekend Meteorologist at WAPT-TV in Jackson. A year later, he worked for the National Weather Network during the weekends and produced weather segments for 35 television stations and 45 radio stations across the United States.
Born in St. Louis, David and his wife Patricia have three children; David, Brianna and Sydney.
David's Stories
Tropical development is not expected during the next seven days
The tropics are quiet in the final days of hurricane season.
A nice weekend with 2 cold fronts on the way next week
We're challenging record highs early next week before two cold fronts chill things down for Thanksgiving.
We haven't even reached the peak of hurricane season yet, so what's next for the active tropics?
Chief meteorologist Travis Herzog and chief forecaster David Tillman map out what we need to watch for even before we reach the peak of hurricane season.
Deadly heat and wildfire risk expected to grow in Texas' future, data shows
The Houston heat wave has become a matter of life and death, and our data shows the risk for longer seasons of high temperatures and more wildfires is growing.
Hurricane season: 5 things Texas Gulf Coast residents should do to prepare
Severe weather experts say Texas Gulf Coast residents need to be ready ahead of the time when a storm threatens.
Weather experts urge SE Texans to stay ready for unpredictable storms
Hurricane season might be weeks away, but the threat of extreme weather is already here, from tornadoes and high winds to damaging hail.
Weather U: Damaging winds can be big trouble in Texas
Chief Forecaster David Tillman explains what set of circumstances can come together to create dangerous winds of more than 100 mph.
Snow begins in southwest Texas with warnings about travel
ABC13 Chief Forecaster David Tillman is in the snowfall near Fort Stockton, where by Thursday morning, the ground was covered with the white stuff! ❄
Harris Co. Flood Control District's real-time maps help you decide to evacuate during 'next Harvey'
The Harris County Flood Control District has come up with a new tool to help you decide.
Will heavy rain wash away your 4th of July plans?
If you're thinking about making plans for the Fourth of July holiday, heavy rain could wash them away.