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

As autumn 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; showers, heavy at times; fresh sw winds.

The highest expected temperature tomorrow is 21, which is three 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 Thursday when the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a high (80 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 5. There is a moderate risk of harm from sun exposure. Experts suggest covering up, using sunscreen outside and avoiding the sun around noon.

Winds will be southwest around 20 km/h in the morning shifting to south-southwest around 27 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Wednesday, April 30: Mostly cloudy. Showers, heavy at times. Fresh SW winds Min - 15. Max - 21.

Thursday, May 1: Mostly cloudy. Showers. Fresh SW winds Min - 13. Max - 19.

Friday, May 2: Partly cloudy. Possible shower. S'ly winds Min - 13. Max - 21.

Saturday, May 3: Partly cloudy. Possible shower. SW/SE winds Min - 13. Max - 23.

Sunday, May 4: Partly cloudy. Possible shower. W'ly winds tending SE Min - 14. Max - 24.

Monday, May 5: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. NW winds tending E'ly Min - 14. Max - 24.

The previous Newcastle weather article can be viewed here.