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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Cold Start With The 70s By Mid Afternoon
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Cold start with the 70s by mid afternoon

By the middle of the week, high pressure builds back in and winds shift out of the southwest. That’s going to bring a big warm-up, with afternoon highs climbing back into the mid to upper 80s through the end of the week. Winds won’t be quite as strong asΒ yesterday, the combination of warmth and dry conditions means fire danger will stay elevated.

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Cooler yet sunny start to the week

We’re kicking off the work week with a really nice, classic spring setup. It will be cool enough this morning that you’ll want a light jacket as you head out the door. Both Monday and Tuesday start off in the mid-40s, which is a touch cooler than what we typically see this time of year.

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Warming trend begins today

We’re topping out in the upper 80s this afternoon, but that’s just the start. By tomorrow, we’ll be pushing 90Β°, and the real heat peaks Friday and Saturday, with highs close to 93Β°and 94Β°. That’s nearly 20 degrees above what we usually see in mid-April.

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PREPARING FOR PROLONGED HEAT MOVING INTO THE REGION

We’re easing into Monday with a continuationΒ of what we saw over the weekend! Temperatures start off in the 50s early in the morning and climb into the low to mid-80s by the afternoon. The mountains expect a cooler start to the week with highs in the low 70s. After Monday, the pattern really begins to shift.