Alex Forbes

3 weeks ago | fox5atlanta.com | Alex Forbes

Will metro Atlanta and North Georgia see the northern lights from Sunday night into Monday morning? Short answer: It’s possible, but not guaranteed. What To Know: A solar flare occurred Friday evening with a piece of energy directed at Earth.  A G4 level geomagnetic storm began late Saturday night with northern lights visible as far south as New Mexico.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alex Forbes

Will metro Atlanta and North Georgia see the northern lights from Sunday night into Monday morning? Short answer: It’s possible, but not guaranteed. What To KnowA solar flare occurred Friday evening with a piece of energy directed at Earth. A G4 level geomagnetic storm began late Saturday night with northern lights visible as far south as New Mexico.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Alex Forbes

ATLANTA - North Georgia residents are being urged to prepare for a round of potentially severe storms late Tuesday into early Wednesday, with a Level 3 (enhanced) threat now issued for parts of northwest Georgia. The region could face damaging winds, large hail, and even a brief tornado as a cold front moves across the state overnight.

2 months ago | fox5atlanta.com | Alex Forbes

After weeks of eye-watering highs, pollen levels in metro Atlanta are finally starting to decline — giving some relief to allergy sufferers across the region. What they're saying: FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Alex Forbes said Wednesday that the city's pollen count has dropped into the moderate range for the first time in weeks, following periods of "extremely high" readings that began in late March. "We’ve got ourselves a lower number," Forbes said during a broadcast update.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Alex Forbes

The BriefPollen levels in metro Atlanta have dropped to moderate after weeks of extremely high readings, providing relief to allergy sufferers. The peak pollen count reached a record 14,801 particles on March 29, but recent rain has helped reduce levels significantly. Tree and grass pollens remain active, with several high days expected through May, though the peak season is now past.