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 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.
North Georgia weather: Cold front brings rain, plunging temperatures Monday
A cold front moving through North Georgia on Monday will bring early rain followed by a significant temperature drop that will last through New Year's Eve.
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