Here's what you can expect with today's Ipswich weather

As spring sets in what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

Today's forecast is mostly sunny; nw winds tending ne.

A dew point of 12 at 2pm today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 32.8 degrees. The relative humidity is 27 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 35, the same as yesterday's max.

Today's maximum is the highest the mercury will climb over the next seven days, according to the forecast.

The chance of rain today is 10 per cent.

Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a high (70 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 9. There is a very high risk of harm from sun exposure. Skin can be damaged and burn quickly in today’s conditions. Experts suggest avoiding sun exposure around noon and keeping to the shade. General advice is to use eye protection, sunscreen and cover up.

Winds will be east-southeast around 9 km/h in the morning shifting to east-northeast around 17 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Tuesday, October 8: Morning fog patches. Late shower. NW winds tending NE Min - 15. Max - 35.

Wednesday, October 9: Morning fog patches. Possible shower. SE winds Min - 15. Max - 26.

Thursday, October 10: Morning fog patches. Possible shower. S/E'ly winds Min - 12. Max - 25.

Friday, October 11: Morning fog patches. Mostly sunny afternoon. SW winds tending NE Min - 9. Max - 29.

Saturday, October 12: Morning fog patches. Late shower. SW winds tending SE Min - 12. Max - 29.

Sunday, October 13: Morning fog patches. Possible shower. SE winds Min - 11. Max - 27.

The previous Ipswich weather article can be viewed here.