Here's what you can expect with tomorrow's Mackay weather

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

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

Tomorrow's forecast is mostly cloudy; rain periods; fresh se winds.

The highest expected temperature tomorrow is 28, which is one degree lower than today's max.

Today's maximum will be topped on Thursday, but cooler conditions are expected on five of the next six days.

The chance of rain tomorrow is 80 per cent.

Showers are less likely Sunday when the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a high (70 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 14. There is an extreme risk of harm from sun exposure. Unprotected skin can burn within minutes in today's conditions. Experts suggest looking for shade and avoiding sun exposure around noon. General advice is to take all precautions such as using eye protection, sunscreen and covering up.

Winds will be east-southeast around 24 km/h in the morning shifting to east-southeast around 26 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Saturday, February 1: Mostly cloudy. Rain periods. Fresh SE winds Min - 23. Max - 28.

Sunday, February 2: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. Fresh SE winds Min - 23. Max - 29.

Monday, February 3: Mostly cloudy. Rain periods. Fresh SE winds Min - 23. Max - 29.

Tuesday, February 4: Mostly cloudy. Showers, heavy at times. SE winds Min - 23. Max - 29.

Wednesday, February 5: Mostly cloudy. Showers, heavy at times. Fresh SE winds Min - 23. Max - 29.

Thursday, February 6: Mostly cloudy. Showers. SE winds Min - 23. Max - 30.

The previous Mackay weather article can be viewed here.