Tucker Barnes
Hey, my name is Tucker Barnes and I am the Emmy award-winning 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
Hot, hazy and humid heading into Fourth of July weekend
We're heading into the Fourth of July weekend with more hot, hazy and humid weather conditions across the D.C. region.
Hot, humid Thursday; mostly sunny, dry with temperatures near 90 degrees
Another sunny, hot and humid day in the D.C. region Thursday.
Sunny afternoon with highs in the upper-70s for Memorial Day
A cloudy morning with sunshine later this afternoon. FOX 5's Tucker Barnes we can expect a warmer week around the D.C. region.
April snowflakes? Maybe if you’re lucky enough to spot some!
We hit 81 degrees in D.C. on Monday -- and next up -- snowflakes!
Warm, possible showers Friday as first full day of spring brings highs near 80 degrees
Our first full day of spring will feel like summer by this afternoon!
Dense fog Wednesday morning; evening rain, thunderstorms possible
We start off the day the way we finished Tuesday: with clouds, drizzle and fog as temperatures remain in the 40s.
FOX 5 tries Broomstick Challenge that’s sweeping social media
By now you’ve heard of the latest viral trend sweeping the nation – the "broomstick challenge!"
5 tornadoes confirmed in Maryland, Virginia after quick-moving storms tore through DC region: NWS
Photos and video show extensive damage to parts of Maryland and Virginia after storms ripped through the DC region early Friday morning.
DC Forecast: Slight warm-up Wednesday but less sunshine graces the District
As the afternoon rolls on we will pick up a bit more cloud cover but temperatures are a bit warmer than Wednesday as we head for the mid-40s by afternoon.
Threat of rain, snow mix prompts early school closings; messy evening commute expected
The first snow of 2020 is expected to develop into the early afternoon hours Tuesday. FOX 5's Sue Palka says it's a quick moving system that will pass to our south mainly during the afternoon and evening.