Here's what you can expect with today's Mackay 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 cloudy; morning shower or storm; ne winds.

At 1pm today, expect an unpleasantly warm and humid day, with a dew point of 22.4. It is likely to feel like 32.9 with a relative humidity of 62 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 29, which is 2 degrees lower 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 70 per cent.

Showers are less likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a slight (30 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 10. 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 north-northeast around 13 km/h in the morning shifting to northeast around 15 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Thursday, October 10: Partly cloudy. Possible shower. E'ly winds Min - 20. Max - 28.

Friday, October 11: Partly cloudy. Late shower. SE winds Min - 19. Max - 28.

Saturday, October 12: Partly cloudy. Clearing shower. SE winds Min - 19. Max - 28.

Sunday, October 13: Partly cloudy. Possible shower. SE winds Min - 18. Max - 28.

Monday, October 14: Partly cloudy. Possible shower. SE winds Min - 19. Max - 27.

Tuesday, October 15: Partly cloudy. Late shower. SE winds Min - 18. Max - 28.

The previous Mackay weather article can be viewed here.