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
Washington Nationals’ 2026 home opener forecast: Afternoon sunshine, highs near 80 degrees
A chilly, foggy start gives way to a warm, sunny Friday across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs climbing to around 80 degrees in time for the Nationals’ 2026 home opener.
DC weather: Cooler Thursday with fog, drizzle; 80s return Friday
Patchy fog, light drizzle and temperatures in the low 60s Thursday across the Washington, D.C., region after Wednesday’s highs in the upper 80s made it feel like summer.
DC weather: Warm Thursday with brief showers possible; cherry blossoms hit peak bloom
A mostly sunny and warm Thursday is expected for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs in the upper 70s that will give the famous cherry blossoms final boost they needed to reach peak bloom.
DC weather: Warming trend begins Wednesday as cherry blossoms near peak bloom
Seasonal temperatures return to the Washington, D.C., region on Wednesday as the famous cherry blossoms inch closer to peak bloom, which could arrive at any time.
Cherry Blossom Forecast: Peak bloom could arrive within days
Conditions are lining up for Washington, D.C.’s famous cherry blossom trees to reach peak bloom as early as this week!
DC weather: Chilly, dry Tuesday before midweek warm up
Chilly and dry conditions across the Washington, D.C. region Tuesday, marking one of the cooler days of the week.
DC weather: Morning showers, cooler Monday; 50s return Tuesday
A round of morning showers and a steady drop in temperatures will make for a cool, breezy Monday across the Washington, D.C. region.
Spring Equinox 2026: New season arrives Friday with sun, showers and highs near 70 degrees
Spring’s first day brings a warm mix of sun and clouds to the Washington, D.C., region on Friday, with temperatures climbing to around 70 degrees and the possibility of showers later in the evening.
DC weather: Winter’s last full day brings seasonable chill before a warmer weekend
Partly sunny skies and seasonable cool air close out winter’s last full day across the Washington, D.C. region Thursday.
DC weather: Cold Wednesday brings freezing temperatures before gradual warmup
A March chill settled over the region on Wednesday, with overnight temperatures dropping below freezing and morning conditions in the upper 20s bringing a winterlike feel to the Washington, D.C. region.