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

As autumn moves towards winter 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 sunny; s/e'ly winds.

A dew point of 13.6 at 3pm today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 25.7 degrees. The relative humidity is 40 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 29, which is 1 degree higher 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 5 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 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-southeast around 7 km/h in the morning shifting to southeast around 15 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Friday, May 9: Mostly sunny. Fresh SE winds Min - 18. Max - 27.

Saturday, May 10: Mostly sunny. Fresh SE winds Min - 17. Max - 26.

Sunday, May 11: Mostly cloudy. Fresh SE winds Min - 17. Max - 27.

Monday, May 12: Partly cloudy. Late shower. SE winds Min - 18. Max - 27.

Tuesday, May 13: Mostly sunny. SE winds Min - 17. Max - 28.

Wednesday, May 14: Mostly sunny. SE winds Min - 17. Max - 28.

The previous Rockhampton weather article can be viewed here.

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