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: Snow likely to impact Friday morning commute
Snow is likely Friday across parts of the Washington, D.C., area as another round of winter weather moves in, possibly affecting the morning commute.
DC weather: Snow, sleet and rain bring wintry mix to region Tuesday
A mixed bag of snow, sleet and rain brought a wintry mix to the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday.
DC weather: Snow, rain mix likely into Tuesday morning
A mix of snow and rain is likely overnight Monday into Tuesday morning across much of the Washington, D.C., region as several days of wintry weather are possible this week.
DC weather: Brief warmup before blustery Thanksgiving; snow, rain mix possible next week
A short-lived warmup will push highs near 70 degrees on Wednesday before temperatures plummet just in time for a blustery cold Thanksgiving.
DC weather: Showers return Tuesday ahead of cold, blustery Thanksgiving
Holiday travelers may face wet roads Tuesday as showers return to the D.C. region, ahead of a sharp drop in temperatures by Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Travel: Showers could slow commute ahead of holiday across DC region
Showers may dampen Thanksgiving travel across the Washington, D.C., region this week, with some wet weather expected ahead of the holiday.
DC weather: Chance of rain Friday into weekend, sunshine returns Sunday
It’s a dry start to Friday with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 40s. A few sprinkles are popping up south of the city, but most showers will hold off until after midday.
Thanksgiving Weather Forecast: Unsettled conditions, rain possible in DMV for holiday travel
It’s one of the busiest travel times of the year! Ready to visit the family? As the Thanksgiving travel rush approaches, here’s a look at what travelers heading to and from Washington, D.C. can expect from the skies — and how to plan accordingly.
Elevated fire danger Monday across DC region
The National Weather Service warns of elevated fire danger across much of Maryland, northern and central Virginia, and eastern West Virginia east of the Allegheny Front, including Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on Monday. The fire risk is fueled by low humidity, gusty winds and a lengthy dry stretch.
DC weather: Showers move out Wednesday morning, cool and cloudy afternoon
Rain showers will move out of the D.C. area by mid-morning Wednesday, leaving behind damp roads and cloudy skies.