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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Rain Moving In
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Widespread rain moving in Thursday

Some of theΒ rainΒ willΒ come down pretty hard at times, especially in a few heavier pockets. Rainfall totals will vary, but most spots should land somewhere between about a half inch and up to an inch and a half.

Warm Up On The Way
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Increasing clouds with warmer temperatures Wednesday

WednesdayΒ brings in a few more clouds with sunshine along withΒ temperatures climbing into the upper 50s by the afternoon.Β ThroughoutΒ the day we'll deal with gusts up to 15-20mph, but it will remain dry.Β  Tomorrow evening brings mostly cloudy skies with temperatures a lot warmer back in the lower 40s.

Chilly Overnight
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Chilly evening with a gradual warm-up

Tuesday still starts on the cold side, but things improve as the day goes on. Sunshine sticks around all day, and afternoon temperatures rebound into the upper 40s to low 50s. It will beΒ a noticeable step in the right direction and the start of a gradual warming trend as high pressure movesΒ in from theΒ east.

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A warm-up Saturday, then a temperature tumble Sunday

Early Sunday, a sharp cold front moves in from the northwest. It won’t bring much rain, if any at all, but it will deliver a serious blast of Arctic air. Charlotte may start Sunday near 50Β°, but temperatures quickly tumble through the day, setting us up for an icy start to the new week. Overnight lows drop into the teens and even single digits, and the High Country is staring down the possibility of subzero wind chills some of the coldest conditions we’ve felt since January.

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A Quick Warm-Up Before a Arctic Blast Arrives

​I​n theΒ Charlotte​ Metro, we finally get a taste of something milder​ heading into Friday. Temperatures will climb into the 50s tomorrow, and Saturday ​​brings a chance of theΒ 60s. If you love mild weather, Saturday is your day to soak it in​ and finish up any holiday decorating outside.

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Chilly evening with winds picking up Wednesday

Tomorrow night, a few isolated snow showersΒ will impact the high countryΒ thanks to a weak front moving through. It won’t be a big snow event with onlyΒ light flurriesΒ expected along with minimalΒ accumulation. Other than that, we’re mostly in for dry weather, which is great news for plans later this week. This

Black Ice Concerns
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Bitter cold tonight with sun returning Tuesday

For the rest of the region tonight is all about the chill that will take hold with teens and 20 in place for overnight lows.Β  This will be one the coldest evenings since early February, causing concern for a refreeze of roadways and black ice.