Here's what you can expect with today's Sunshine Coast 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; possible shower; nw/ne winds.

Moist air with a dew point of 17.5 at 3pm today means the temperature will feel like 30.1 degrees making the day slightly humid. The relative humidity is 46 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 31, 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 80 per cent.

Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a very high (90 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 9. 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-northwest around 17 km/h in the morning shifting to northeast around 17 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Wednesday, October 9: Mostly cloudy. Showers, chance storm. SE winds Min - 17. Max - 23.

Thursday, October 10: Mostly cloudy. Showers, heavy at times. SE winds Min - 16. Max - 23.

Friday, October 11: Mostly sunny. SE/E'ly winds Min - 15. Max - 25.

Saturday, October 12: Mostly sunny. SW winds tending NE Min - 14. Max - 25.

Sunday, October 13: Mostly cloudy. Showers. SE winds Min - 16. Max - 24.

Monday, October 14: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. E'ly winds Min - 16. Max - 24.

The previous Sunshine Coast weather article can be viewed here.