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
Cool, calm and sunny start to spring Monday across DC region
Plenty of sunshine with cool temperatures as spring begins across the D.C. region Monday.
Could DC cherry blossoms arrive early this year due to warm January weather?
It is not your imagination if you think it's been a warm kick-off for 2023! So warm in fact that some people are seeing a few of the trees down at the Tidal Basin starting to show signs of flowering.
Arctic blast brings frigid temperatures, gusty conditions to DC area
The Washington, D.C. area is experiencing a blast of arctic air that could potentially bring some of the coldest December temperatures to the region that we've seen in nearly 30 years.
Flooding reported across DC region Wednesday as severe storms move through
Strong storms sweeping through the D.C. region Wednesday are causing issues along roadways.
Heat streak continues Tuesday with scattered evening showers
D.C. has reached its third heat wave of the season as Tuesday marks three days in a row of 90° weather.
Hot, humid Monday with isolated storms possible in the evening
Monday is another hot and humid day with hit-or-miss thunderstorms possible.
Hot and humid Thursday with possible afternoon storms
The big story is the heat with Thursday expected to be the hottest day of the current heatwave.
Heat, humidity returns Wednesday with highs in the upper-80s; isolated evening storms possible
The heat and humidity return to the D.C. region Wednesday with highs in the upper-80s and the chance for isolated evening storms.
DC Heat Wave: Heat index above 100 degrees Thursday; heat advisories in place for parts of region
Scorching temperatures will make Thursday one of the hottest days of the season across the D.C. region as the July heat wave continues.
Summer heat wave continues with potential to hit triple-digit temperatures
Get ready for our hottest stretch of the summer so far!