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.

Today's forecast is mostly sunny; sw/se winds.

Moist air with a dew point of 16.8 at 12pm today means the temperature will feel like 19.7 degrees making the day slightly humid. The relative humidity is 77 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 24, which is 2 degrees lower than yesterday's max.

Warmer conditions are expected on four of the next six days, with the mercury climbing above today's maximum on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The chance of rain today is 5 per cent.

Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a slim (10 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 around 17 km/h in the morning shifting to southeast around 19 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Friday, July 25: Mostly sunny. SE winds Min - 14. Max - 24.

Saturday, July 26: Morning fog patches. Mostly sunny afternoon. NE winds Min - 15. Max - 26.

Sunday, July 27: Morning fog patches. Showers. SW winds tending SE Min - 15. Max - 25.

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

Tuesday, July 29: Mostly sunny. SW winds tending NE Min - 11. Max - 25.

Wednesday, July 30: Morning fog patches. Mostly sunny afternoon. NW winds tending NE Min - 16. Max - 25.

The previous Mackay weather article can be viewed here.