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
All-Star Game weather: Super hot leading up to game, showers on game day
Scattered storms are possible throughout North Georgia the rest of the week. The showers also bring humidity, which means high heat indexes.
MLB All-Star Week: Heat index climbs to dangerous levels ahead of Midsummer Classic
Residents and visitors are advised to stay hydrated and cautious of fast-developing storms during the MLB All-Star Week.
Northern lights tonight forecast | Will Georgia see the aurora borealis?
Will metro Atlanta and North Georgia see the northern lights? It’s possible, but not guaranteed.
Severe storms possible across North Georgia Tuesday night
North Georgia residents should prepare for patchy morning fog and isolated storms early in the week, with severe weather possible late Tuesday into Wednesday.
Severe thunderstorms, trees down around metro Atlanta-area
Severe storms moved through North Georgia on Sunday, leaving behind some damage.
Atlanta breathes sigh of relief as pollen count dramatically drops
Pollen levels in metro Atlanta have dropped to moderate after weeks of extremely high readings, providing relief to allergy sufferers.
Atlanta weather: Stalled front to bring warmer temps, increased rain chance this week
Above-average temperatures and increasing rain chances are expected across North Georgia through the coming week.
Flooding on the way for metro Atlanta; tornado watch issued
FOX 5 Atlanta is closely monitoring a storm system expected to bring severe weather to metro Atlanta and North Georgia later today, including the potential for damaging winds, heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado.
Atlantic Hurricane Season 2025: Forecasters predict above-normal activity
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be another active one, with forecasters warning of above-average storm activity fueled by uncertain climate conditions.