Dave Oliver

Chief First Alert Meteorologist at KFDA-TV (Amarillo, TX)

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Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes possible Wednesday in Amarillo area

1 week ago | newschannel10.com | Dave Oliver

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Active weather is expected across much of the area late Wednesday. Thunderstorms, some severe, are expected to begin in the NW part of our area and track SE during the evening. Some of the stronger storms will likely produce hail and destructive winds and tornadoes will be a possibility. We are also concerned about lightning and the potential for flooding. The severe weather threat will diminish after midnight as storms track out of our area.
Rededication of park honors Eric Miller’s memory, brings family home on his birthday

2 weeks ago | newschannel10.com | Dave Oliver

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Dave Oliver recently featured the Bushland High School senior project to modernize and refurbish the local Eric Miller Park, but there’s much more to that story. Kids and families now enjoy using the park, which was the intent behind the project. “It makes me feel good, seeing, like, before we did this, seeing no kids play out here at all, and then now seeing them come out here. It just really makes my heart happy,” said Bella Hamilton, Bushland High School senior.
Amarillo middle school turns sewing club into service project

3 weeks ago | newschannel10.com | Dave Oliver

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Every morning as a local school club meets, needles are threaded, fabric is pinned together and sewing machines hum as fabric is stitched. Not only are students learning valuable sewing skills, but their creations are going to bless others in the process. You have probably heard of a good old fashioned quilting bee, where a group of usually ladies and often senior age folks would work together as a group making quilts.
An Amarillo middle school turns sewing club into service project

3 weeks ago | newschannel10.com | Dave Oliver

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - You have probably heard of a good old fashioned quilting bee, where a group of usually ladies and often senior age folks would work together as a group making quilts. A similar setting is still alive today in Amarillo, but these quilters are in the sixth grade. They’re gonna go through it. The magic happens in the sewing club on the sixth grade campus of Travis Middle School.
3 year old using her ‘reign’ as platform to help others

4 weeks ago | newschannel10.com | Dave Oliver

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - It’s not uncommon to see a lemonade stand in your neighborhood this time of year as kids get busy trying to earn a little spending money. One local girl is using a lemonade stand to raise funds — not for herself, but to bless and support others. 3-year-old Raygan Keplinger has been crowned princess.
Nobody hurt in Canyon tornado, hoping it serves as wake up call

1 month ago | newschannel10.com | Dave Oliver

CANYON, Texas (KFDA) - Our recent tornado events, especially the destructive one late at night last week, should have been a reality check for many about the importance of storm safety and awareness. Bob Dean showed me where his daughter’s play set used to be. They have not seen it since the recent tornado that inflicted heavy damage in the Madison Park neighborhood. It was all part of a rather unusual weather event.
Severe thunderstorms with hail and wind possible late Tuesday

1 month ago | newschannel10.com | Kevin Selle |Shelden Breshears |Dave Oliver

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - As moisture is transported into our area combining with afternoon heating, the environment will become conducive to a few heavy storms late today. Models show most storm activity staying to the south/southeast.(KFDA/HRRR Model)Storms will likely begin developing around 3-4 p.m. from near Amarillo extending south along the Highway 60 corridor. Storms will then track eastward throughout the evening.
Severe thunderstorms with hail and wind possible late Tuesday.

1 month ago | newschannel10.com | Dave Oliver

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - As moisture is transported into our area combining with afternoon heating, the environment will become conducive to a few heavy storms late today. First Alert(KFDA)Storms will likely begin developing around 5 p.m. from near Amarillo extending SW and NE along the Highway 60 corridor. Storms will then track eastward throughout the evening. Some of the stronger storms may produce severe hail and damaging wind along with dangerous lightning and heavy rain.
New member joining the First Alert Weather Team

1 month ago | newschannel10.com | Dave Oliver

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - There are many facets to my job, and one of the most rewarding is working with young meteorologists on our team. From mentoring and sharing knowledge and experience professionally, to having fun together working as a team — or even making frequent taco runs — the young meteorologists are a joy to have around. Of course, over nearly four decades there have been many. Our latest has been Tanner, about to take his next step after starting here.
Silverton first responder inspires others

2 months ago | newschannel10.com | Dave Oliver

SILVERTON, Texas (KFDA) - Rowdy Cogdell is an integral component and member of the Silverton Fire Department. It’s something he’s always wanted to pursue. “Ever since I was a child, I’d always wanted to be a first responder,” said Rowdy Cogdell, volunteer firefighter and chaplain.