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: Chance of showers, cooler temperatures Monday
Lingering showers and cooler temperatures in the low 60s will start the week across the Washington, D.C. region on Monday.
DC weather: Mild, breezy Friday with highs near 71 degrees; mostly dry Mother’s Day morning
A mix of sun and clouds will bring a mild and breezy Friday with highs near 71 degrees as we head into Mother’s Day weekend.
DC weather: Clouds and sun for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nats Park
Early rain clears out Thursday, setting up a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the mid‑60s for FOX 5 Weather Day at Nationals Park.
FOX 5, Nationals team up for Weather Day at Nats Park!
FOX 5 is joining the Washington Nationals on Thursday for Weather Day at Nationals Park!
DC weather: Showers, storms expected Wednesday
Clouds, showers and a few storms are expected across the Washington, D.C., region on Wednesday.
DC weather: Sunny and warm Tuesday; rain moves in Wednesday
A sunny and warm Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 86 degrees and dry conditions throughout the day.
DC weather: Sunny, pleasant Monday before temps surge into the 80s Tuesday
A sunny and pleasant Monday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with highs near 76 degrees.
DC weather: Mostly sunny Friday with late showers
Mostly sunny skies through much of Friday, with highs near 68 degrees and a few showers developing late.
DC weather: Rain moves out for a sunny, cool and breezy Thursday
Rain has cleared, leaving a cool spring afternoon across the Washington, D.C., area Thursday, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 66 degrees.
DC weather: Showers and thunderstorms likely Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms are likely across the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday, with highs near 68 degrees and a chance for severe weather.