Janessa Webb

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.

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 skies and slightly warmer tonight

For the rest of us, tomorrow starts on a brighter note. Sunshine will take the lead early, with a few clouds drifting in later in the day.

Chilly evening with winds picking up Wednesday

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

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. This will be one the coldest evenings since early February, causing concern for a refreeze of roadways and black ice.

Dreary evening, drying out into the weekend

The clouds stick around throughout the weekend, but most locations will remain dry through Sunday night. Highs will stay in the 40s across the Piedmont and Foothills as afternoon temperatures are near 40° in the High Country.

Mountain Snow, with a Cold Rain in the Metro

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect, for the High Country and some spots closer to the Virginia border could pick up around 1-2" of snow.

Another Chilly Evening with Our Next Weather Maker Approaching

Our next storm system pulls in late Thursday into Friday, and that’s when things get more interesting. If you’re north of I-40, you may see a wintry mix develop overnight with some sleet, a few snowflakes, and a touch of freezing rain. Location matters in this entire situation because different precip. types will impact certain areas. A few isolated slick spots are definitely possible early Friday.

A Cold Chilly Evening, With Sunshine Returning

Tomorrow and Thursday look fantastic as sunshine dominates the weather game. We get two solid days of clear, dry weather, and while it’s still chilly, it’s the kind of cold that will feel manageable. Take advantage of it, because the quiet pattern won’t last long.

Soaking rain returns overnight into Tuesday morning

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Ashe, Avery, and Watauga counties, along with portions of Burke and Caldwell counties. This advisory runs from 7 PM tonight through noon Tuesday, and it highlights the potential for ice accumulations up to a quarter of an inch.

Cold air settles in under sunshine to start the weekend

Saturday morning starts off with another round of 20s, and the afternoon won’t warm up much beyond the mid to upper 40s.

Warm & Windy Wednesday, Frigid Thanksgiving & Beyond

Chilly air has arrived for Thanksgiving Day

Happy Thanksgiving friends! Today will deliver a classic late-November feel, with sunshine from start to finish with cooler air in place. Afternoon highs will struggle to reach the low 50s, topping out near 52°. It’s the kind of day where the sun helps, but you’ll still want a jacket if you're heading out for a walk after dinner.