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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Clear evening with rising temperatures starting Friday

After several days of pleasant weather, the sunshine continues as we head toward the end of the week. Tonight conditions remain on the clear side with lows in the lower to mid 60s. The warming trend continues Friday as temperatures climb a few degrees higher, reaching the upper 80s under plenty of sunshine. While the weather remains quiet, you'll definitely notice a more summer-like feel developing across the area.

Early morning showers and storms Tuesday

Rain and storm chances continue this until 7pm before the system finally begins moving east. By Tuesday morning, a leftover shower can't be ruled out, mainly before sunrise. After that, conditions improve quickly. Clouds will gradually break apart, allowing for increasing sunshine through the afternoon. A much more comfortable air mass arrives behind the departing system. High temperatures will only reach the mid-70s, and humidity levels will be noticeably lower, making it feel much more refreshing.

More rain moving in late evening

Memorial Day itself stays unsettled with another chance for afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Highs will climb into the lower 80s, but with the humidity sticking around, it may feel closer to the upper 80s at times during the afternoon. It will not rain nonstop all weekend long, but there will be enough showers and storms around to keep outdoor plans weather-dependent.

A Wet Weekend Ahead

The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is shaping up to be much wetter than normal across the region. While there will still be opportunities to get outside between rounds of rain, several waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected from today through Memorial Day.