Here's what you can expect with today's Emerald weather
As autumn moves towards winter what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
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Today's forecast is mostly sunny; ne winds.
Moist air with a dew point of 15.4 at 8am today means the temperature will feel like 18.3 degrees making the day slightly humid. The relative humidity is 85 per cent.
The highest expected temperature today is 29, which is 3 degrees 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 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 east-northeast around 11 km/h in the morning decreasing to east-northeast around 10 km/h in the afternoon.
Details for the next six days:
Sunday, May 25: Mostly cloudy. E'ly winds Min - 15. Max - 28.
Monday, May 26: Mostly cloudy. NE winds Min - 17. Max - 29.
Tuesday, May 27: Mostly cloudy. NE winds tending W'ly Min - 17. Max - 29.
Wednesday, May 28: Mostly cloudy. SE winds Min - 13. Max - 23.
Thursday, May 29: Cloudy. Possible shower. SE winds Min - 12. Max - 19.
Friday, May 30: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. SE winds Min - 11. Max - 21.
The previous Emerald weather article can be viewed here.