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Alex Forbes | |
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| Born | Alexander Forbes 1999 (age 26–27) Georgia |
| Education | Mississippi State University (BS) |
| Occupations | Meteorologist, Broadcast journalist |
| Years active | 2021-present |
| Employer(s) | WAGA-TV, FOX Corporation |
Alex Forbes is an American meteorologist, who currently works at the FOX owned-and-operated station, WAGA-TV, in Atlanta, Georgia.[1] He is a certified meteorologist and appears on weekend morning newscasts, while also making appearances at different points through the week.
Career
editForbes graduated from Mississippi State University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree.[2] While in school, he conducted research, part of a capstone project, that revealed the public generally doesn't understand the naming convention behind the Storm Prediction Center's convective weather outlooks.[3]
Shortly after graduation, Forbes joined WMAZ-TV in Macon, Georgia as the weekend evening meteorologist.[4] In 2022, he was named the weekday morning meteorologist for the station.[5]
In 2024, Forbes joined WAGA-TV and the FOX 5 Storm Team.[6] He has covered numerous impactful events in northern Georgia, including Hurricane Helene, winter storms, and tornado outbreaks.[7][8][9]
Forbes holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation from the American Meteorological Society.[10]
Awards and recognition
editIn 2026, Forbes received the Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Southeast Chapter for Craft Achievement, Weather - Talent.[11] He has also been nominated for two other Emmy Awards in his career.
Personal life
editForbes grew up in Forsyth County, Georgia and attended South Forsyth High School.[12]
References
edit- ↑ "Alex Forbes". FOX 5 Atlanta. 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Team, ITS Web Development (2019-04-26). "Student Lists". Mississippi State University. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ Cappucci, Matthew (2020-06-10). "The National Weather Service issues highly accurate thunderstorm forecasts. The public doesn't understand them". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Meet 13WMAZ meteorologist Alex Forbes". WMAZ. 2024-06-10. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Meteorologist Alex Forbes joins 13WMAZ Morning". WMAZ. 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Alex Forbes Joins WAGA in Atlanta as Weekend Morning Meteorologist". 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Live Helene updates: At least 11 dead in Georgia as tropical storm continues path". FOX 5 Atlanta. 2024-09-23. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Videos". FOX 5 Atlanta. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado in Sandersville". WMAZ. 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "List of AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologists (CBM)". American Meteorological Society. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Emmy® Awards - Previous Nominees & Winners". Southeast Emmys®. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ "Alex Forbes". FOX 5 Atlanta. 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
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