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
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.
FOX 5 Zip Trip spotlights historic Annapolis
FOX 5’s Zip Trip crew traveled Friday to historic Annapolis!
DC weather: Showers and thunderstorms possible Thursday; highs near 94 degrees
A hot, humid Thursday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with partly sunny skies and the chance for showers and thunderstorms as temperatures climb toward 94 degrees.
DC weather: Sunny and hot Wednesday; isolated afternoon thunderstorms possible
A sunny and hot Wednesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with highs climbing into the upper 80s and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
DC weather: Sunny, comfortable Tuesday before warmer, more humid midweek
A sunny and comfortable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with low humidity and high temperatures near 81 degrees.
DC weather: Sunny Monday with highs near 80 degrees
A sunny and less humid Monday for the Washington, D.C. region, with afternoon highs near 80 degrees after a hot and humid weekend.
DC weather: Severe thunderstorm warnings issued for much of DMV Thursday night
A very hot and humid could bring heavy storms to the DMV Thursday night. The National Weather Service has issued storm warnings across the DMV.
DC weather: Showers, thunderstorms Wednesday as heat and humidity build
Showers and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region as temperatures rise into the upper 80s and a more summerlike pattern returns to the area.
DC weather: Partly sunny Tuesday before heat and storms return midweek
A partly sunny and seasonable Tuesday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs near 83 degrees, before hotter, stormier weather moves in midweek.
DC weather: Sunny, hot Thursday with highs near 90 degrees
A sunny and hot Thursday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with clear skies and high temperatures near 90 degrees.