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
Slow-moving storms threaten DC region Tuesday
High humidity and warm temperatures are fueling the potential for slow-moving showers and thunderstorms across the D.C. area again on Tuesday, following a round of severe weather on Monday.
Record-setting rainfall hits BWI Airport during Monday night storms
An inch of rain fell in just 15 minutes on Monday night at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, part of a deluge that broke a 50-year-old record.
Flood Watch in effect in DC region Monday; heavy rain, storms could trigger flash flooding
A Flood Watch is in effect Monday afternoon for the Washington, D.C., region as showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall move through the area.
Hot, humid Friday in DC, pop-up storms possible over weekend
The heat and humidity will continue across the Washington, D.C. region on Friday, with highs near 90 degrees and mostly sunny skies. While most of the day will remain dry, isolated showers or a brief thunderstorm could pop up later in the afternoon or evening.
Spotty storms, cloudy skies across DC region Thursday as humidity continues
Cloudy skies and high humidity are expected across the D.C. region on Thursday, with highs in the mid-80s and a slight chance of afternoon storms.
Severe Weather: Storms, high winds hit DC, Maryland, Virginia
The Washington, D.C. region is facing another round of severe weather Wednesday. There have been severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and even a tornado warning for parts of the area throughout the day.
DC Weather: Severe thunderstorm watches, warnings issued for DC area
Dangerous heat and severe weather are expected Tuesday across the Washington, D.C., region, with hot, humid conditions pushing heat index values as high as 106 degrees and strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon and evening.
Beyoncé concert DC weather forecast: Could storms threaten show at Northwest Stadium?
Tropical Storm Chantal’s remnants are expected to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to the Washington, D.C., area on Monday -- but will they threaten the Beyoncé concert at D.C.’s Northwest Stadium?
Scattered storms likely Monday as Tropical Storm Chantal’s remnants sweep DC region
The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal are expected to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to the Washington, D.C., area on Monday from late morning through the afternoon.
Sunny, dry stretch expected through Fourth of July weekend in DC region
Sunny skies and warm temperatures are expected to continue across the Washington, D.C., region through the Fourth of July holiday weekend, offering ideal conditions for outdoor celebrations.