Here's what you can expect with today's Mackay weather
As autumn moves towards winter what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
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Today's forecast is partly cloudy; clearing shower; se winds.
At 1pm today, expect an unpleasantly warm and humid day, with a dew point of 22.4. It is likely to feel like 27.9 with a relative humidity of 83 per cent.
The highest expected temperature today is 27, which is 1 degree higher than 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 80 per cent.
Showers are less likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a medium (60 per cent) chance of rain.
The UV index is predicted to be 6. There is a high risk of harm from sun exposure. Experts suggest reducing sun exposure around noon, using eye protection, sunscreen and cover up to protect from sunburn.
Winds will be south-southeast around 13 km/h in the morning shifting to southeast around 15 km/h in the afternoon.
Details for the next six days:
Friday, May 16: Partly cloudy. Possible shower. SE/E'ly winds Min - 19. Max - 27.
Saturday, May 17: Mostly sunny. SW/SE winds Min - 19. Max - 27.
Sunday, May 18: Partly cloudy. Late shower. SE winds Min - 19. Max - 26.
Monday, May 19: Mostly sunny. Fresh S'ly winds Min - 17. Max - 25.
Tuesday, May 20: Mostly sunny. SE winds Min - 15. Max - 24.
Wednesday, May 21: Mostly sunny. S'ly winds Min - 15. Max - 24.
The previous Mackay weather article can be viewed here.