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

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

Today's forecast is mostly cloudy; clearing shower; sw winds tending se.

Moist air with a dew point of 15.6 at 2pm today means the temperature will feel like 21.2 degrees making the day slightly humid. The relative humidity is 71 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 25, which is 2 degrees lower than yesterday's max.

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

The chance of rain today is 50 per cent.

Showers are less likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a slim (5 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-southwest around 9 km/h in the morning shifting to south-southeast around 6 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Monday, July 28: Mostly sunny. SW/SE winds Min - 11. Max - 23.

Tuesday, July 29: Mostly sunny. SW winds tending NE Min - 10. Max - 24.

Wednesday, July 30: Mostly sunny. NW/NE winds Min - 13. Max - 26.

Thursday, July 31: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. SW/SE winds Min - 15. Max - 24.

Friday, August 1: Cloudy. Rain periods. SW winds Min - 11. Max - 19.

Saturday, August 2: Mostly sunny. SW winds Min - 7. Max - 21.

The previous Mackay weather article can be viewed here.

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