Tucker Barnes
Hey, my name is Tucker Barnes, and I am the Emmy award-winning chief meteorologist on FOX 5 Morning and Good Day DC each day. I was raised in the Washington area.
My passion for the weather began at an early age when, at the age of 5, I began issuing forecasts to my kindergarten class. By my teens, I was immersed in my favorite subject, offering often highly-inaccurate, long-range forecasts to my high school class.
I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and completed my graduate work at the University of Maryland, College Park. I am a member of the American Meteorological Society (AMS).
I love this area of the country and its seasons. The challenges of forecasting in this region are nearly unmatched. Among my proudest achievements at FOX 5: Covering Hurricane Irene in Ocean City (in the seafoam), the winter of Snowmaggedeon and the Derecho of 2012.
In my spare time, I enjoy nature, the weather (of course), gardening, animals, football and making fun of Steelers fans (Unless you are a Steelers fan — then I like making fun of Cowboy fans).
The latest from Tucker Barnes
DC weather: Sunny, hot and more humid Tuesday as extreme heat returns later this week
A sunny and hot Tuesday for the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s and humidity increasing as the area prepares for a return of extreme heat later this week.
DC weather: Sunny skies, less humid and comfortable Monday
Sunny, less humid conditions settle across the Washington, D.C., region Monday, bringing a comfortable break from the dense humidity that dominated recent days.
FOX 5 Zip Trip visits Frederick
The FOX 5 crew kept the summer fun going with its latest Zip Trip stop in Frederick!
DC weather: Flood Watch Thursday as severe storms threaten
Severe weather is expected to return to the Washington, D.C., region Thursday, with a Flood Watch in place and scattered strong storms developing by mid to late afternoon.
DC weather: Humid, scattered showers Wednesday with highs in the 80s
A very humid Wednesday is expected across the Washington region, with scattered showers and highs near 84 degrees.
DC weather: Scattered showers, storms and humid conditions Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Tuesday, with humid conditions, mostly cloudy skies through the day and high temperatures near 85 degrees.
Flood Watch issued for much of DC region ahead of expected Monday thunderstorms
A Flood Watch is in effect for Washington, D.C., much of Maryland and northern Virginia ahead of showers and thunderstorms expected to move through the region on Monday afternoon.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of VA, MD; DC sets record high on Fourth of July
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued for large parts of Virginia and Maryland on the Fourth of July, while the rest of the region was under an Extreme Heat Warning on Saturday.
FOX 5 Zip Trip spotlights Navy Yard neighborhood
The FOX 5 crew kept the summer fun rolling with its latest Zip Trip stop to Navy Yard, showcasing one of Washington, D.C.’s most vibrant waterfront communities.
Extreme Heat Watch, Heat Advisory issued as dangerous conditions grip the DMV
Dangerously hot conditions with extreme heat index values are expected across Washington, D.C., Maryland and northern Virginia from Wednesday into the Fourth of July holiday weekend.