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
Arctic cold grips metro Atlanta as wind chills drop to single digits
Metro Atlanta saw temperatures plunge into the teens and 20s with wind chills near zero; a Cold Weather Advisory continues as shelters open and another freeze arrives tonight before a midweek warmup.
Metro Atlanta forecast: Cold air, wind chills in teens overnight
The coldest air of the season is pouring into metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Sunday, sending temperatures into the 30s, 40s, and even upper 20s in mountain communities — with wind chills making it feel even colder.
Tuesday storms: Another strong round of storms expected Tuesday afternoon
Storms could cause significant travel delays across Georgia on Tuesday, including at Atlanta’s airport, before clearing out overnight and giving way to a cool, clear Thanksgiving.
Small earthquake recorded in Walker County early Sunday
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake struck Walker County near LaFayette early Sunday morning
Atlanta Thanksgiving forecast: What we know a week out
Showers are expected to develop Tuesday in Georgia and may continue into Thanksgiving morning.
Northern lights dazzle Georgia skies in rare overnight display
Forecasters say another faint chance to see the aurora could come between 9 p.m. and midnight Wednesday.
Snow expected in North Georgia; Winter Weather Advisory until 7a.m. Tuesday
Snow accumulations of up to one inch are anticipated for portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia.
Atlanta forecast: Chilly, stormy weekend; first freeze next week
Georgia’s first widespread freeze of the season is expected early next week, ending the growing season statewide.
Election Day forecast: Sunny and seasonable around North Georgia
North Georgia’s Election Day forecast calls for sunshine and mild temperatures, with highs near 70 degrees and clear skies across metro Atlanta, according to FOX 5 Meteorologist Alex Forbes.
Metro Atlanta weather: Widespread rain Sunday into Monday
Expect rain, sometimes heavy, Sunday night into Monday.