Here's what you can expect with today's Newcastle 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; fresh s'ly winds.

A dew point of 14.8 at 2am today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 14.6 degrees. The relative humidity is 95 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 21, which is 1 degree lower than yesterday's max.

Warmer conditions are expected on five of the next six days, with the mercury climbing above today's maximum on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

The chance of rain today is 90 per cent.

Showers are less likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a medium (60 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 22 km/h in the morning shifting to south around 29 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Wednesday, October 16: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. SW winds tending E'ly Min - 13. Max - 19.

Thursday, October 17: Morning fog patches. Mostly sunny afternoon. NW winds tending NE Min - 12. Max - 25.

Friday, October 18: Mostly cloudy. Clearing shower. Fresh NE winds Min - 16. Max - 27.

Saturday, October 19: Mostly sunny. Fresh NW winds tending SW Min - 18. Max - 28.

Sunday, October 20: Mostly cloudy. Late shower. Fresh SW/SE winds Min - 14. Max - 22.

Monday, October 21: Mostly cloudy. Clearing shower. Fresh S'ly winds Min - 14. Max - 24.

The previous Newcastle weather article can be viewed here.