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: Sunny, hot and humid Tuesday with highs near 90 degrees
A sunny, hot and humid Tuesday is expected across the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s to near 90 degrees.
DC weather: Chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday as heat and humidity build
Mostly sunny with highs near 90 degrees on Monday with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the evening commute.
FOX 5 Zip Trip stops in Haymarket
The FOX 5 crew kept the summer fun going with its latest Zip Trip stop in Haymarket, a charming town about 30 miles outside Washington, D.C. in Prince William County.
DC weather: Warm, humid Friday with chance of isolated thunderstorms
A warm and humid Friday is ahead for the Washington, D.C. region, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and a chance for afternoon showers and scattered thunderstorms.
DC weather: Hot, humid Thursday with isolated thunderstorm chances
A hot and humid Thursday is ahead, with sunshine and highs near 91 degrees and a chance for isolated thunderstorms.
DC weather: Partly sunny with passing showers Wednesday, highs in the upper-80s
Partly sunny skies and passing showers are expected Wednesday, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s with moderate to high humidity.
Severe storms leave widespread damage, scattered power outages across DC region
A major cleanup is underway after powerful storms swept through the Washington, D.C. region, toppling trees and knocking out power to numerous homes.
FOX 5 Zip Trip stops in Vienna
The FOX 5 crew kept the summer fun going Friday with its latest Zip Trip stop in Vienna. Steve Chenevey, Annie Mae and Tucker Barnes visited the northern Virginia town, highlighting its food, history and outdoor attractions.
DC weather: Hot, humid Thursday with afternoon storm chances
A hot and humid Thursday across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs in the lower 90s and heat index values above 100 degrees, along with a chance of showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon.