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, Janessaโ€™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 isnโ€™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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Sunny and 70s through the weekend

Saturdayโ€™s forecast couldnโ€™t beย much better with things kickingย off in the mid-40s with calm winds andย brightย clear conditions. By midday, temps rise into the low 70s,ย making for an overall, near-perfect weatherย day.

Fall warmth is moving in

The weekend brings even better news for outdoor plans. Both Saturday and Sunday will deliver plenty of sunshine with just a few passing clouds. Temperatures rise into the low to mid-70s each afternoon, a few degrees above normal for this time of year.

Rising temperatures through the rest of the week

As we move into Thursday and Friday, aย steady warming trendย takes shape. Afternoon highs will climb to near 70ยฐ, pairing up withย sunny skiesย and a light breeze. Itโ€™s the kind of pleasant fall weatherย toย take a walk or make some outdoor plans heading toward the weekend.

A dramatic warm-up ahead

By the time we hit Saturday and Sunday, itโ€™ll feel like weโ€™ve skipped ahead a seasonย withย highs climbingย into the mid-70s! After such a chilly stretch, the sunshine and warmth will be a welcome change.

Bitter cold moves in tonight

By the middle of the week, weโ€™ll start to climb back to more typical fall temperatures. In fact, by the end of the week, we might even flirt with the 70s again! Weโ€™re also looking dry from Tuesday through Friday, giving us several days of calm, sunny weather to thaw out.

Multiple fronts impacting the area

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

Winning weather continues across the region

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