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
Fog, rain, clouds Thursday threaten Opening Day for Baltimore Orioles
Fog, mist, and some light rain could threaten Thursday’s Opening Day for the Baltimore Orioles.
DC weather: Rain expected late Friday night through Saturday afternoon; Flood Watch in effect
A Flood Watch is in effect across much of the Washington, D.C. region from late Friday night through Saturday afternoon as steady rain is expected to move into the area.
Parts of DC region see light snow flurries Tuesday hours ahead of spring’s official arrival
Nothing says ‘first day of spring’ like snow flurries! Spring's arrival will come later tonight, but not before some very light snow showers mark the final hours of winter for parts of the Washington, D.C. region.
DC area gets taste of spring Thursday with temperatures in the upper-70s
Temperatures will jump into the upper 70s Thursday across the Washington, D.C. area as the region continues its stretch of unseasonably warm weather.
Dense fog, rain for much of DC region Wednesday
A thick fog hung over parts of Washington, D.C. and much of the surrounding region Wednesday morning obscuring monuments in the nation’s capital and making the drive to work a little more gloomy for commuters.
DC Cherry Blossoms: 2024 peak bloom prediction dates revealed
The 2024 peak bloom prediction dates for the thousands of Japanese cherry blossom trees surrounding Washington, D.C.'s Tidal Basin and National Mall have been revealed!
Showers, gusty winds, thunderstorms possible Wednesday across DC region
Grab an umbrella! The D.C. region is in for a round of wet weather with waves of showers in the morning, gusty winds, and the possibility of thunderstorms later in the evening.
Scattered showers Tuesday, thunderstorms possible Wednesday across parts of DC region
Wet weather is moving into the Washington, D.C. region with scattered showers on Tuesday and thunderstorms possible on Wednesday.
Is it going to snow? How much to expect this weekend in DC, Maryland, Virginia
Is it going to snow this weekend? All signs point to yes, snow lovers!
DC snow forecast: 1-3 inches likely by Saturday morning
Snow is looking more and more likely for the Washington, D.C. area this weekend as a quick moving clipper passes through the region.