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 Steeler fans (Unless you are a Steeler fan -- then I like making fun of Cowboy fans).
The latest from Tucker Barnes
DC weather: Mostly dry Thursday with chance of scattered showers
The Washington, D.C. region will see drier conditions on Thursday, with a cool morning and a chance of scattered showers in the afternoon and evening.
DC weather: Heavy rain, thunderstorms expected to soak DMV Wednesday
The Washington, D.C. region can expect showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday with periods of heavy rain that could impact the morning commute.
DC weather: Scattered showers and periods of rain Tuesday afternoon and evening
Scattered showers and periods of rain are expected Tuesday afternoon and evening, following a cloudy and cool start to the day. Temperatures will reach nearly 70 degrees but remain on the cooler side.
Memorial Day Weekend 2025: Ocean City, Rehoboth and Sandy Point beach forecast
Will we be able to get out and about this holiday weekend at the beach without dodging raindrops? Yes, says FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda! She says the rain will clear out by Friday, paving the way for a drier holiday weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend Weather: Chilly water, gusty breezes and chance of showers
The D.C. region should be in good shape for a dry and nice weekend, but showers could return by Memorial Day.
DC weather: Rainy midweek ahead of dry, sunny Memorial Day weekend
FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda says an inch to an inch and a half of rain is expected between now and Friday, with isolated minor flooding possible in some areas.
DC weather: Sunny Tuesday before midweek rain
A bright and sunny Tuesday morning will give way to increasing clouds by the afternoon, ahead of rainy conditions midweek.
DC weather: Thunderstorms possible Friday amid hot, humid conditions
The Washington, D.C., region faces a hot and humid Friday, with temperatures nearing 90 degrees and the possibility of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
DC weather: Scattered showers, possible thunderstorms expected Thursday
A warm and humid Thursday is in store for the Washington, D.C., region, with a chance of scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
Flood warnings issued across DC region Wednesday as storms raise concerns
Showers and thunderstorms are raising flooding concerns across the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday, with isolated flash floods possible through the afternoon and evening.