Alex Forbes
"Just don't stare at the sun!" | You'll need eclipse glasses in central Georgia this April
Make sure any glasses you purchase for the solar eclipse are ISO-certified. MACON, Ga. — From Washington to Florida, boxes of solar...
top of page
ALEX FORBES
CERTIFIED BROADCAST METEOROLOGIST
LATEST STORIES
Search
Alex Forbes
Feb 8
Grab your glasses: What to expect from the 2024 solar eclipse in central Georgia
The April eclipse will be the last visible eclipse in the United States until 2044. MACON, Ga. — 2017's eclipse was one for the record...
Alex Forbes
Nov 22, 2023
Seasonal Savings: How to make your Thanksgiving leftovers last
If your planning on eating them after four days, the freezer is the better option. Thanksgiving is fun and all, but perhaps the best part...
Alex Forbes
Nov 15, 2023
Seasonal Savings: How to make your real Christmas trees last until Santa arrives in Central Georgia
No, drilling holes in the hardwood is not going to do the trick! PEACH COUNTY, Ga. — Ah yes, the smell of a fresh-cut tree in the living...
Alex Forbes
Nov 8, 2023
Seasonal Savings: Tips on how to keep those Christmas lights working each year
There are ways you can make your strand of lights working season after season. MACON, Ga. — The shelves are stocked, and if you want the...
Alex Forbes
Oct 31, 2023
Seasonal Savings: Tips on how to keep those Halloween pumpkins through Thanksgiving
Uncarved pumpkins can be preserved while carved ones will begin to rot. MACON, Ga. — Pumpkins come in all different shapes and sizes and...
Alex Forbes
Sep 7, 2023
Here's what those strange clouds were in central Georgia on Thursday
These types are clouds are caused by sinking air in powerful storms. MACON, Ga. — Central Georgia saw several hours of showers and storms...
Alex Forbes
Jun 6, 2023
Smoke from Canadian wildfires on the way to central Georgia
The smoke will create hazy skies and may drop air quality across the Peach State. MACON, Ga. — Nearly 100 wildfires are burning in parts...
Alex Forbes
May 31, 2023
Central Georgia's Guide to the 2023 Hurricane Season with names and forecast
Forecasters are expecting a near-normal season ahead with several named storms and a couple major hurricanes. The 2023 hurricane season...
Alex Forbes
May 24, 2023
Wind conditions causing rip current risk for large swath of Atlantic Seaboard. Here's how to stay safe.
Much of the Atlantic Seaboard will be under a rip current risk this weekend. 13WMAZ's Alex Forbes explains why this is happening and how...
Alex Forbes
May 15, 2023
Rip currents are leading weather-related cause of death along northern Gulf coast
More rip current deaths happen along the northern Gulf coast than those from hurricanes, tornadoes, or lightning. MOBILE, Ala. — Most of...
Alex Forbes
May 14, 2023
Researchers say Georgia's total carbon emission continues to fall
Carbon emissions from Georgia’s electric power plants fell by more than 15% as natural gas usage continues to expand. MACON, Ga. —...
Alex Forbes
May 7, 2023
Early morning magnitude 2.5 earthquake strikes in Hancock County
Callers into the 13WMAZ Newsroom reported a loud boom and shaking with the magnitude 2.5 earthquake. SPARTA, Ga. — An early Monday...
Alex Forbes
May 1, 2023
Wind damages Buc-ee's sign in Warner Robins
The tall Buc-ee's sign along Interstate 75 was damaged from the constant wind Monday and Tuesday afternoons. WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — It’s no...
Alex Forbes
Apr 5, 2023
RainBird technology helps Georgia golf club and PGA Championship venue balance weather whiplash
Atlanta Athletic Club uses the RainBird IC to make data-driven decisions when keeping the course in top-shape. On any given spring...
Alex Forbes
Feb 6, 2023
How does the National Weather Service issue warnings?
Keith Stellman, the Meteorologist in Charge at the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, takes us behind the scenes of the warning...
Alex Forbes
Jan 6, 2023
2022 Central Georgia Weather Recap: Tornadoes, Extreme Heat, and Extreme Cold
From 106° to 13°, central Georgia saw it all in 2022. Here are the top weather events from the year that was. In 2022, central Georgia...
bottom of page