Here's what you can expect with today's Preston 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; strong ne winds.

At 2am today, expect a dry day with a dew point of 7.8. The temperature will feel more like a cool 16.8 with a relative humidity of 48 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 23, which is 3 degrees lower than yesterday'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 today is 70 per cent.

Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a very high (90 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 7. There is a high risk of harm from sun exposure. Experts suggest reducing sun exposure around noon, using eye protection, sunscreen and cover up to protect from sunburn.

Winds will be northeast around 24 km/h in the morning shifting to north-northeast around 21 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Saturday, October 5: Mostly cloudy. Showers, heavy at times. N/NW winds Min - 11. Max - 19.

Sunday, October 6: Mostly cloudy. Showers, mostly morning. NW/W'ly winds Min - 11. Max - 19.

Monday, October 7: Mostly cloudy. Showers, mostly later. N'ly winds tending SW Min - 11. Max - 20.

Tuesday, October 8: Mostly sunny. SW winds Min - 9. Max - 15.

Wednesday, October 9: Mostly sunny. NE/N'ly winds Min - 4. Max - 22.

Thursday, October 10: Mostly cloudy. Showers, mostly later. Fresh N'ly winds tending SW Min - 13. Max - 22.

The previous Preston weather article can be viewed here.