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; possible shower; nw winds tending n'ly.

A dew point of 14.7 at 2pm today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 19.9 degrees. The relative humidity is 65 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 24, which is 3 degrees higher than yesterday's max.

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

The chance of rain today is 90 per cent.

There is a similar chance of showers tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a very high (90 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 north-northwest around 15 km/h in the morning shifting to north around 17 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Tuesday, October 15: Mostly cloudy. Showers. Fresh SW/S'ly winds Min - 14. Max - 22.

Wednesday, October 16: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. S/E'ly winds Min - 14. Max - 24.

Thursday, October 17: Morning fog patches. Mostly sunny afternoon. NW winds tending E'ly Min - 14. Max - 27.

Friday, October 18: Mostly cloudy. Rain at times. NE winds Min - 16. Max - 28.

Saturday, October 19: Mostly sunny. Fresh NW/SW winds Min - 19. Max - 29.

Sunday, October 20: Mostly cloudy. Clearing shower. SW winds tending fresh SE Min - 16. Max - 26.

The previous Newcastle weather article can be viewed here.