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
Helene Live Tracker: DC impact as remnants bring showers and thunderstorms to region
All eyes in the Washington, D.C. region are closely watching the remnants of Hurricane Helene as they move inland Friday morning.
Downpours, flooded streets complicate morning commute across DC region
Heavy rain and flooded roadways complicated the morning commute Thursday for drivers across the Washington, D.C. region.
Rain, Clouds Wednesday across DC region; residual effects from Helene in area by Friday
More rain and clouds are expected Wednesday, bringing another gloomy day to the region. Light rain showers and cooler temperatures will persist throughout the day.
Sun will do something tonight for last time until March 2025
The sun will do something tonight that it won’t do again in the Washington, D.C. region until March 2025.
Hurricane tracker: Could Helene impact DC area? Current track, timing
Remnants of Tropical Storm Helene could possibly impact the Washington, D.C. region later this week.
Showers and cooler temperatures expected across DC region Tuesday
The Washington, D.C. region will experience cooler temperatures and a chance of showers on Tuesday and into the midweek.
Gloomy first week of fall in DC region, with clouds and showers
The first week of fall in the Washington, D.C., area is set to be marked by gloomy weather, with persistent clouds and occasional showers before drying out by the weekend.
Last Friday of summer brings sunshine and warmth before some weekend showers
Get ready to enjoy a beautiful final Friday of summer, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching a pleasant 84 degrees!
Mostly dry Thursday expected with some spotty showers possible
Despite the possibility of a few spotty showers, Thursday is expected to be mostly dry, says FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda.
Messy Wednesday commute as rain returns to DC region
Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Washington, D.C. region on Wednesday, potentially complicating the commute for drivers.