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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Weather

Another 90 degree day with bright sunny skies

Tuesday morning starts off warm and fairly muggy with mainly clear skies and temperatures climbing to the 60s early in the day. You’ll notice the summer-like feel right away as humidity levels continue to build.

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Hot temperatures in place to kick off the week under sunny skies

More summer-like days are here to kick off the week. Expect plenty of sunshine and hot temperatures across the region. Whether you’re spending time outside, by the pool, don’t forget the sunscreen and water. UV levels will be intense, and the humidity will make it feel even warmer through the afternoon.

Sunny Skies With Refreshing Temperatures

Sunny skies with refreshing temperatures

Good Tuesday morning! We’re waking up to a much cooler start across the region after temperatures dropped well down into the 40s overnight in some spots. It’s definitely going to feel a little more refreshing stepping out the door early today.

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A few scattered showers this afternoon, with fog concerns tonight

Today looks like the wettest day of the week as a cold front pushes through the area. Expect a mix of scattered showers and maybe even a couple pop-up thunderstorms during the late morning into the afternoon, especially in the mountains where the rain chances are highest.