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, chance storm; fresh ne winds tending sw.

Moist air with a dew point of 17.4 at 7am today means the temperature will feel like 19.3 degrees making the day slightly humid. The relative humidity is 91 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 25, the same as yesterday's max.

Today's maximum will be topped on Tuesday, but cooler conditions are expected on five of the next six days.

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 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 north-northeast around 18 km/h in the morning shifting to west around 18 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Saturday, October 19: Mostly cloudy. Clearing shower. SW winds Min - 12. Max - 19.

Sunday, October 20: Mostly cloudy. Clearing shower. SW winds Min - 12. Max - 19.

Monday, October 21: Morning fog patches. Mostly sunny afternoon. SW/SE winds Min - 10. Max - 25.

Tuesday, October 22: Mostly cloudy. N'ly winds tending NW Min - 13. Max - 30.

Wednesday, October 23: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. SW winds Min - 14. Max - 23.

Thursday, October 24: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. NW/SW winds Min - 10. Max - 18.

The previous Preston weather article can be viewed here.