Here's what you can expect with today's Maroochydore 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; showers, chance storm; fresh se winds.

At 12pm today, expect an unpleasantly warm and humid day, with a dew point of 20. It is likely to feel like 24.2 with a relative humidity of 73 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 24, which is 8 degrees lower than yesterday's max.

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

The chance of rain today is 90 per cent.

Showers are less likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a high (70 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 south around 15 km/h in the morning shifting to south-southeast around 24 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

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

Friday, October 11: Mostly sunny. SE winds Min - 16. Max - 24.

Saturday, October 12: Mostly sunny. SW winds tending E'ly Min - 15. Max - 25.

Sunday, October 13: Partly cloudy. Possible shower. Fresh SE winds Min - 17. Max - 24.

Monday, October 14: Mostly cloudy. NE winds Min - 16. Max - 25.

Tuesday, October 15: Mostly cloudy. Clearing shower. NE winds Min - 16. Max - 25.

The previous Maroochydore weather article can be viewed here.