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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Sweltering September heat continues with a few pop up storms Thursday

We turn the heat up again Thursday! We’re talking plenty of sunshine with highs climbing back into the upper 90s, and with all that humidity sticking around, it’s going to feel even hotter with heat index values pushing into the triple digits. Tomorrow will be our best shot of beating a daily heat record.

Mild and humid evening with more extreme heat on the way

The heat really turns up Wednesday. We’re talking sunshine, very little cloud cover, and temperatures climbing into the upper 90s. However the thermometer won’t tell the whole story. Once you factor in the humidity, it’s going to feel more like the low 100s, with heat index values pushing 105°. Make sure you’re staying hydrated and taking plenty of breaks.

A few storms Saturday drying out Sunday

Saturday brings a little bit of a break from the unsettled weather, but I wouldn’t put the umbrella away just yet. There’s still a chance for a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

Scattered storms continuing into Friday

Tonight, the weather turns much more active. Showers and a few thunderstorms will become more numerous through the evening, and some of these could produce some pretty heavy rain. It won’t rain nonstop for everyone, but there will be enough activity around that you’ll want to keep the umbrella close if you’re heading out. Temperatures will settle into the upper 60s and low 70s overnight.

More sunshine and lower humidity Tuesday

Tuesday is also a much more comfortable day across the area, and that’s good news for all those kiddos heading back to school. We’ll start the morning in the 60s before temperatures climb into the mid to upper 80s during the afternoon. A few spots could still touch 90, but overall, it won’t have an oppressive feel. The lower humidity will make a noticeable difference. Sunny skies will dominate the weather game Tuesday, so just grab the backpack, throw on the shorts and short sleeves, and you’re good to go kiddos!ee

A few showers Saturday, with sunshine returning Sunday

Saturday starts off fairly quiet, but don’t let the sunshine fool you, it's going to be another muggy day across the area. We’ll see a mix of clouds and sunshine through the morning, with temperatures quickly warming into the 80s. By the afternoon, we’ll have enough heat and moisture around to spark scattered showers and thunderstorms. Not everyone will see rain, but if a storm develops near you, it could produce a quick downpour, gusty winds and plenty of lightning.