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
Georgia winter weather | Temps will barely break freezing in metro Atlanta Wednesday
Georgia is about to begin to thaw out from the winter storm and freezing temperatures, but that doesn't mean the threat of ice is behind us just yet.
Atlanta and North Georgia dealing with icy, slushy roadways from winter storm
Winter weather gripped North Georgia on Friday, leaving behind snow, ice, and treacherous road conditions.
Snow in Atlanta? Winter storm may hit Georgia this week
The blast of Arctic air arrived in metro Atlanta on Monday evening with the coldest yet to come.
Atlanta weather: Arctic blast, wintery possibilities over the next week
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a series of weather systems that are set to impact metro Atlanta over the next week.
NWS confirms 6 tornadoes from Sunday storm in metro Atlanta
The National Weather Service has just confirmed three more tornadoes touched down on Sunday over Douglas, Cobb and DeKalb counties.
Weather alert: Georgia tornado confirmed; Strong storms bring down trees, power lines
Strong storms swept through metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Sunday morning.
Metro Atlanta area bracing for potentially severe weather this afternoon
Residents in metro Atlanta are bracing for potentially severe weather this afternoon, with heavy rain, damaging winds, and a low chance of tornadoes expected to impact the area.
Bundle up! Bone-chilling weather on the way to metro Atlanta
It's about the time of year to break out the heavy jackets, hats, scarves and maybe even gloves. The metro Atlanta area is preparing to see its coldest temperatures since last January as soon as the week after Thanksgiving.
Atlanta Election Day forecast: Heating up to possible highs in the 80s
Election Day in Georgia will see a considerable temperature swing, following a cloudy start.