Gregory Stanley Forbes was born on August 22, 1950, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, a small city located in the western part of the state. He grew up in the same town where he was born. His mother was a homemaker, and his father worked as a social worker. Raised in a Roman Catholic household, Forbes has stated in interviews that he does not consider himself religious as an adult. In response to people attributing weather phenomena to divine will, he once remarked that it is nature—not a higher power—that governs the weather.
From an early age, Forbes displayed a wide range of interests. He enjoyed playing sports, reading extensively, painting, and learning musical instruments. However, one interest stood out above all others: a fascination with storms and tornadoes. He would spend hours reading books about these natural phenomena, drawn to both their immense power and the mystery surrounding how they form. Forbes became deeply committed to understanding weather systems after a seventh-grade science class introduced him to meteorological concepts. This experience solidified his aspiration to become a meteorologist.
Forbes began his academic journey at local schools in Latrobe, completing both his elementary and high school education there. He went on to attend Pennsylvania State University (PSU), where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology. His outstanding academic performance and growing interest in severe weather led him to further his studies at the University of Chicago.
At the University of Chicago, Forbes specialized in tornadoes and severe storms, earning both a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Meteorology. His advanced education in atmospheric sciences laid the groundwork for a distinguished professional career in weather forecasting and storm analysis.
| Birth Date: | 22 Aug, 1950 |
| Age: | 69 yrs |
| Occupations: | Meteorologist Journalist Weather presenter |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Latrobe |
| residence: | Atlanta |
| Education: | Pennsylvania State University University of Chicago |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American meteorologist |
