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: Thunderstorms possible Wednesday as heat and humidity persist
Hot and humid conditions continue Wednesday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms as highs reach around 90 degrees with heat index values that could climb over 100 degrees.
DC weather: Hot, humid with isolated storm threat Tuesday
A hot and humid Tuesday for the Washington, D.C., region, with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible and highs near 95 degrees.
FOX 5 Zip Trip stops in Rockville
The FOX 5 crew kept the summer fun going with its latest Zip Trip stop in Rockville!
Tucker Barnes celebrates 15th Sea Foam anniversary
Fifteen years ago, during Hurricane Irene’s sweep through Ocean City, Tucker Barnes found himself covered head‑to‑toe in thick, foul‑smelling sea foam as he reported live from the Boardwalk.
DC weather: Warm, humid Wednesday with highs in the upper-80s
A warm and humid Wednesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region with high temperatures climbing into the upper-80s.
DC weather: Plenty of sunshine Tuesday with highs in the mid-80s
Plenty of sunshine is expected Tuesday across the Washington, D.C., region, with highs in the mid‑80s and low humidity making for a comfortable day.
DC weather: Storms likely Saturday; slight chance of showers Sunday
Friday brings sunny, warm conditions with highs in the low 80s, but the quiet weather will be short‑lived as showers and storms move in late tonight and through Saturday.
FOX 5 Zip Trip stops at The Wharf
The FOX 5 crew kept the summer fun going with its latest Zip Trip stop at The Wharf, one of D.C.’s most popular waterfront neighborhoods.
DC weather: Severe storms Thursday make way for dry, comfortable Friday
Severe storms prompted tornado warnings and watches in the D.C. region Thursday. Following the thunderstorms and heavy rain, Friday is expected to be cooler and dry.