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, warm Thursday with highs in the low-80s
Sunshine and springlike warmth settle over the Washington, D.C. region Thursday, with highs reaching the low 80s and noticeably lower humidity.
DC weather: Strong thunderstorms, severe weather Tuesday could impact evening commute
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday afternoon across the Washington, D.C., region, with some storms capable of turning severe and potentially affecting the evening commute.
Heat Advisory in effect across DC, Maryland and Virginia Wednesday as dangerous temperatures climb
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Washington, DC, much of Maryland and northern Virginia on Wednesday as hot temperatures and rising humidity push heat index values toward 105 degrees.
Wildfire smoke from Canada may impact DMV Wednesday and Thursday amid extreme heat
Wildfire smoke from Canada may drift into the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, creating haze and contributing to air‑quality issues through Thursday as extreme heat pushes temperatures toward 100 degrees.
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.