Janessa Webb

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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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Quiet evening with upper 80s returning Thursday

Thursday brings another round of sunshine and warmth. We’ll start the day cool, but temperatures will quickly climb, with afternoon highs reaching the mid to upper 80s. It will be a dry day with plenty of sunshine from start to finish.

Sunshine returns Friday with a warming trend this weekend

Friday is going to feel like a completely different season. Sunshine will be with us all day, and afternoon temperatures will climb into the low 70s. A light breeze will keep things comfortable, but you’ll want to have a jacket handy Friday evening. Once the sun sets, those temperatures will quickly slide through the 60s and back into the 50s. Friday night football is a go, with zero issues from the weather this week.

A major fall in temperatures with scattered rain continuing

Tonight brings one more unsettled weather evening before we finally get a major break from the heat and daily storm chances. Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected during the evening as the cold front pushes across the region. With plenty of moisture and daytime heating in place, a few storms could become strong to severe.

Afternoon rain and falling temperatures heading into Tuesday

Tonight, we’ll have a few showers and thunderstorms that will continue for most of the evening. With so much moisture in the air, any storm that develops could produce a quick round of heavy rain. Most areas will stay dry, with the bulk of the impacts across the mountains. A low risk of severe storms remains in place.

Unsettled pattern sticks around through Monday

Saturday brings a little change in the weather pattern as a backdoor cold front slides south. Temperatures won't be as aggressive with a few clouds in place. We could see an isolated shower or thunderstorm pop up during the afternoon.

Quiet evening with storms returning Friday

By Friday, the heat really turns up. We’re looking at afternoon temperatures climbing into the mid-90s, with  building humidity making it feel even hotter. Heat index values reaching the triple digits during the afternoon.

Air Quality Concerns and Building Heat Thursday

By Thursday, we start turning the heat back up. We’ll have plenty of sunshine, and temperatures will climb into the low 90s. Winds will be light, so it’s going to feel pretty warm and a little stagnant, especially during the afternoon.

Temperatures rising a bit Wednesday, with more sunshine

By Wednesday, we’ll turn the sunshine back up. Expect a brighter, warmer afternoon with highs climbing into the mid to upper 80s. Humidity will ease just a bit, so while it will be warm, the air won’t feel quite as heavy.