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 partly cloudy; rain, heavy at times; n'ly winds tending sw.

The highest expected temperature tomorrow is 24, 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 90 per cent.

Showers are less likely Friday when the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a medium (50 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-southwest around 19 km/h in the morning shifting to south-southeast around 24 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Thursday, October 24: Partly cloudy. Rain, heavy at times. N'ly winds tending SW Min - 16. Max - 24.

Friday, October 25: Partly cloudy. Clearing shower. Fresh SW/SE winds Min - 13. Max - 21.

Saturday, October 26: Mostly sunny. SW/SE winds Min - 12. Max - 20.

Sunday, October 27: Mostly cloudy. NW/NE winds Min - 11. Max - 25.

Monday, October 28: Partly cloudy. Late shower. NW/SW winds Min - 13. Max - 27.

Tuesday, October 29: Partly cloudy. Clearing shower. Fresh SW winds Min - 15. Max - 21.

The previous Newcastle weather article can be viewed here.