Alex Forbes
Alex is an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist with the FOX 5 Storm Team. He grew up in Forsyth County, graduating from South Forsyth High School. During college, he was an intern with the FOX 5 Storm Team and returned as a meteorologist in June 2024.
After receiving his degree from Mississippi State University, Alex became a meteorologist at WMAZ-TV in Macon. While there, Alex covered numerous severe weather events, tornado outbreaks, and the ever-changing weather patterns that the Peach State faces.
Alex is an active member of the National Weather Association and American Meteorological Society, which is the organization that awarded the CBM designation after the passing of a rigorous test and a review of weathercasts.
Alex first became interested in weather in elementary school and has had some notable experiences in the field of meteorology. He’s been the eye of a major hurricane and yes, was in Atlanta for the meltdown that happened when it snowed in 2014.
Outside of meteorology, Alex is an avid news connoisseur, a drone pilot, and a die-hard college football fan. You can contact Alex at alex.forbes@fox.com, or on Facebook, Instagram, and X: @AForbesWX.
The latest from Alex Forbes
Clouds could impact North Georgia lunar eclipse viewing
A total lunar eclipse is set to begin early Tuesday morning, but overnight cloud cover could affect viewing for North Georgia viewers.
Total lunar eclipse bringing 'Blood Moon' to North Georgia skies Tuesday
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over North Georgia on Tuesday morning. Find out the best times to see the 2026 "Blood Moon" in Atlanta.
Weather whiplash: Gusty winds, freezing temps & snow flurries in North GA
Residents across North Georgia are experiencing a literal case of "weather whiplash" this Monday morning.
North Georgia weather flips from storms to frigid temperatures
Atlanta weather forecast: Record 80-degree warmth ends as a cold front brings heavy rain and single-digit wind chills to North Georgia.
Rainy Sunday in North Georgia before warm-up
Rain is 100% certain for Sunday in North Georgia before a record-challenging warm-up brings mid-70s to Atlanta next week.
Georgia Winter Storm Warning: Snow totals, timing, and rare -15° wind chill forecast
A Winter Storm Watch now covers the entire Atlanta metro area, moving in from the east.
White County power grid collapsing as ice storm leaves 70% in the dark
White County and Rabun County report high power outages as an ice storm moves through North Georgia. Emergency officials urge residents to stay off roads.
Georgia Winter Storm Watch | Crippling ice storm's timing, intensity: 'This is no joke'
Heavy freezing rain and ice buildup pose a significant threat for widespread power outages and downed trees.
Georgia winter storm: 'Destructive' ice, snow threatens metro Atlanta
The FOX 5 Storm Team is warning residents to prepare for a "long duration event" starting Saturday that may last into Monday.
Snow moves out of metro Atlanta, central Georgia
Snow flurries moved through metro Atlanta into Central Georgia Sunday morning.