Janessa Webb

Nationally recognized Meteorologist Janessa Webb brings her passion for weather and storytelling to the WCCB Charlotte WeatherWise team, where she delivers accurate and engaging forecasts every weekday evening at 9 and 10 p.m.

Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Janessa’s passion for extreme weather began at an early age and has guided her through an extensive career in both national and local television. She returned to North Carolina after nearly four years in Washington, D.C., where she built a weather department from the ground up and served as Chief Meteorologist for several leading broadcasts.

Before that, Janessa was a Meteorologist for NBC News and MSNBC in New York City, appearing on programs such as Early Today, Morning Joe, NBC Nightly News, and The 11th Hour with Brian Williams. She also filled in for Al Roker on TODAY and previously served as a weekday meteorologist for WEWS-TV in Cleveland, Ohio. Webb spent her early years as a meteorologist in Anchorage, Alaska, at KYUR and KTVA for nearly nine years. She graduated from East Anchorage High School prior to studying at Winston-Salem State University and Mississippi State University.

Webb is a member of the National Weather Association, The American Meteorological Society, the National Association of Black Journalists. Webb has served as a mentor to young journalists throughout her career and believes strongly in giving back to the community.

When Webb isn’t tracking the weather, her faith and family remain the center of her life and foundation. She also has a passion for teaching and is a certified hot yoga instructor and personal trainer, she embraces an active lifestyle and loves a good adventure.

Articles

Rain overnight with cold air on the way

As we move into Sunday, another front sweeps through, and this one will be a bit stronger.

Multiple fronts impacting the area

Monday: The Coldest Day Since February Get ready for a shock to the system Monday’s highs will struggle to reach the 40s, marking our coldest day since late February. Add a steady breeze, and it’ll feel even chillier.

A Quiet Stretch Before a Big Cooldown Next Week

A much stronger system will tap into Canadian air, sending daytime highs tumbling into the 50s for several days.

Winning weather continues across the region

Wednesday stands out as the warmest day of the week. Under mostly sunny skies, highs are expected to reach the mid-70s. Wednesday is my pick day of the entire week, because it will make you forget it’s November! It will be bright, mild, and perfect for anything you have planned outside.

The biggest and brightest moon of the year happens tonight

The name "Beaver Moon" comes from the signaling when the beavers begins to build its shelter for the winter before the ground freezes. The Beaver Moon is the second of four supermoons which will allow to appear 14% larger and 30% brighter.

Sunshine holds tight much of the week

That warmer-than-average trend will stick around through the rest of the week and even into the weekend. It’s the kind of weather that makes it easy to get outside to wrap up some yard work or enjoy a fall afternoon out and about.

The first frost of the season expected tonight across the Metro area

Saturday morning will bring a true taste of late fall, with temperatures dropping into the 30s across the region. Many spots will experience their first freeze of the season, and even areas that stay just above freezing will likely see widespread frost.

A treat of a forecast Friday

As we head into Halloween and the upcoming weekend, the weather is shaping up to feel much more like fall across the Charlotte area. After a stretch of unsettled skies, conditions will clear out by Friday, setting us up for several days of bright sunshine.

A Chilly, Wet Overnight Before a Clear and Cool Halloween Weekend

By early Thursday, the rain finally moves out, and we’ll begin to see the first signs of clearing. Morning clouds will gradually break apart through the day, and by afternoon, some sunshine should peek through. Temperatures will rebound slightly, reaching the low to mid-60s, which will feel much more pleasant after Wednesday’s chill.

A New Wave of Rain Moving in, then Sunshine Returns Just in Time for Halloween

By the early hours of Thursday, the bulk of the system will begin to move offshore. However, a few lingering showers could hang around through the morning commute before drier air filters in from the west. As the clouds gradually clear, sunshine will make a welcome return by midday and continue into the afternoon.