Tucker Barnes

Tucker Barnes is the Emmy award-winning chief meteorologist on FOX 5 Morning and Good Day DC. Raised in the Washington area, his passion for weather began at a young age. Tucker graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and completed his graduate work at the University of Maryland, College Park. He is a member of the American Meteorological Society (AMS). Throughout his career, Tucker has covered significant weather events such as Hurricane Irene, Snowmageddon, and the Derecho of 2012. In his spare time, he enjoys nature, gardening, animals, football and making fun of Steeler fans (unless they are Steelers fans - then he likes making fun of Cowboy fans).

Biography:  https://www.fox5dc.com/person/b/tucker-barnes

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This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

DC Heatwave: Scorching Temperatures and Humidity Lead to Heat Advisory, Potential Health Risks

DC Heatwave: Scorching Temperatures and Humidity Lead to Heat Advisory, Potential Health Risks

Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 DC Area Braces for Scorching Heat: Heat Advisory Issued with Temperatures Reaching Up to 105 Degrees; Fire Departments Prepare for Heat-Related Emergencies. Stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure to prevent heat cramps, exhaustion, or stroke.