Here's what you can expect with tomorrow's Newcastle weather

As spring sets in what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

Tomorrow's forecast is mostly cloudy; rain increasing; strong sw winds.

The highest expected temperature tomorrow is 21, which is five degrees lower than today'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 tomorrow is 80 per cent.

Showers are less likely Sunday when the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a slight (20 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 8. 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-southwest around 27 km/h in the morning shifting to south-southwest around 35 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Saturday, October 12: Mostly cloudy. Rain increasing. Strong SW winds Min - 15. Max - 21.

Sunday, October 13: Mostly sunny. E'ly winds Min - 13. Max - 23.

Monday, October 14: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. NW/NE winds Min - 12. Max - 25.

Tuesday, October 15: Mostly cloudy. Showers. SW/SE winds Min - 14. Max - 22.

Wednesday, October 16: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. NW winds tending SE Min - 13. Max - 23.

Thursday, October 17: Morning fog patches. Clearing shower. NW winds tending SE Min - 13. Max - 26.

The previous Newcastle weather article can be viewed here.