Unseasonable warmth is forecast across a large portion of the Lower 48 this week. High temperatures will soar to 30 to 40 degrees above normal, with some areas as much as 50 degrees above normal. Dozens of daily high temperature (and warm low temperature) records could be broken over the next several days. How warm will it be where you live this week? Check weather.gov for your local forecast. | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a High Wind Watch in effect from 12:00 PM Tuesday, December 23rd, until 3:00 PM Thursday, December 25th in Apple and Lucerne Valleys and San Bernardino County Mountains, including Big Bear Lake. The forecast calls for winds of 25-35 mph with 60 mph gusts and isolated gusts to 75 mph. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and could blow down tree limbs. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use ex

43K views · 318 reactions | You can see on this forecast for near-surface smoke concentration, the several active wildfires that are the source for the smoke many in the western portions of the nation are dealing with today/tonight. Air quality alerts are in effect for many. See if your area is impacted at weather.gov | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) | Facebook

NWS advances space weather prediction for the satellite industry with model upgrade and new products starting Aug. 2. New space weather products for satellite operators will help with decision-making, maneuver planning, orbit prediction, and collision avoidance. More at weather.gov/news/232707-space-weather-prediction | U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)

8.4K views · 68 reactions | NWS radar shows showers tracking northeast, signaling the start of a period of moist and unsettled weather. While temperatures will stay above normal, repeated rounds of precipitation can be expected over the next several days. | US National Weather Service Wilmington OH | Facebook

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26 reactions · 91 shares | WHAT’S THAT? That's not a storm you're seeing on this radar! The National Weather Service says it's birds migrating over Key West, FL Monday morning. The NWS says birds show up on the map in yellow/green hues, and rain appears in darker blues. | CBS Newspath | Facebook