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.

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Record warmth continues

That warm southerly wind is making everything feel very spring-like, along with pulling in moisture straight from the Gulf of Mexico. So while we’re enjoying record- warmth, we’re also keeping an eye on rain chances. Friday, starts off unusually warm with morning temperatures in the low 60s along with the possibility of a few showers or even an isolated storm. As we move toward late morning and early afternoon, sunshine should break through, helping temperatures climb near 80 degrees.

70s moving in for the next two days

Thursday starts off a bit unsettled with a few spotty showers around, but patience pays off. Clouds should thin later in the day, giving way for sunshine to break through and help temperatures climb into the low 70s by the afternoon.

Warming trend continues

Tomorrow through Friday, we’re locked into a spring-like pattern. Expect a mix of sunshine and clouds each day as a front wobbles nearby. Even when clouds win out, highs should land in the upper 60s to low 70s. By Friday, some areas may jump even higher, with temperatures pushing into the mid to upper 70s.

Early morning fog with increasing clouds Tuesday

Tuesday begins with a thick pockets of early morning fog before clouds thin enough to allow some sunshine. Afternoon temperatures will top out in the mid-60s, making for a comfortable day. Wednesday starts mild, with morning temperatures near 50 degrees.

Dry Saturday with rain Sunday

After that chilly start, Saturday actually turns pretty nice. We’ll climb into the low 50s, which honestly feels pretty comfortable for a February evening. Clouds increase late, and rain moves in overnight. Valentine’s Day itself stays dry.

Slightly cooler tonight, with more sun Friday

Friday will be another sun filled day with temperatures slightly cooler but a great way to finish off the week with highs in the mid 50s and a few neighborhoods in the 60s.

Slight cool down late week

We’ll kick off both Thursday and Friday with a bit of a chill, as temperatures start out in the mid-30s. By the afternoon, though, we rebound nicely into the mid to upper 50s which is right around average for this time of year. Thursday looks like the pick of the two days. Expect dry weather and a mix of sun and clouds. By Friday, clouds increase, and most of the day stays dry, a stray shower can’t be ruled out during the morning hours. It will be slightly grayer feel to end the workweek.

Light rain overnight into tomorrow morning

Tomorrow starts off a bit gray, along with a few showers around the time everyone’s heading out the door or waiting at the bus stop.

Major warm up moves in Tuesday

Tuesday is easily the standout of the week, bringing a taste of spring. Afternoon temperatures will climb close to 70 degrees, making it the warmest we’ve felt since early January. Expect plenty of sunshine for most of the day, with a few extra clouds sliding in later in the day. Cloud cover increases overnight, and with it comes the chance for a few hit-or-miss rain showers. Those clouds help keep temperatures from dropping too far, so Wednesday kicks off on a mild note with morning readings in the 50s.

Cold, snow and high winds across the High Country

A High Wind Warning continues for Ashe, Avery, and Watauga counties through Saturday afternoon and evening, while a Wind Advisory stretches into the foothills, Piedmont and Sandhills. Even though the air will dry out, the gusts will be strong enough to make it feel even colder and could cause a few isolated issues like downed limbs.