Here's what you can expect with today's Mackay weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Today's forecast is mostly sunny; fresh se winds.
Moist air with a dew point of 18 at 7am today means the temperature will feel like 25.6 degrees making the day slightly humid. The relative humidity is 61 per cent.
The highest expected temperature today is 31, which is 1 degree higher than yesterday's max.
Warmer conditions are expected on five of the next six days, with the mercury climbing above today's maximum on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
The chance of rain today is 10 per cent.
Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a slight (20 per cent) chance of rain.
The UV index is predicted to be 13. 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 southeast around 21 km/h in the morning shifting to east-southeast around 23 km/h in the afternoon.
Details for the next six days:
Friday, December 5: Mostly sunny. SE winds Min - 23. Max - 31.
Saturday, December 6: Mostly sunny. SE winds Min - 23. Max - 32.
Sunday, December 7: Mostly sunny. SE/NE winds Min - 21. Max - 32.
Monday, December 8: Mostly sunny. E'ly winds Min - 22. Max - 33.
Tuesday, December 9: Partly cloudy. Possible shower. SE winds Min - 24. Max - 33.
Wednesday, December 10: Partly cloudy. Late shower. SE winds Min - 24. Max - 32.
The previous Mackay weather article can be viewed here.