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Here's what you can expect with today's Melbourne weather

As summer moves towards autumn what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.

Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.
Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

Today's forecast is partly cloudy; late shower; w/sw winds.

A dew point of 11.9 at 4am today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 18.1 degrees. The relative humidity is 65 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 23, which is 12 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 high (80 per cent) chance of rain.

The UV index is predicted to be 6. 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 west-southwest around 8 km/h in the morning shifting to southwest around 14 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Saturday, February 15: Partly cloudy. Showers. Strong SW winds Min - 13. Max - 18.

Sunday, February 16: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. Fresh SW winds Min - 13. Max - 18.

Monday, February 17: Mostly sunny. SE/SW winds Min - 13. Max - 20.

Tuesday, February 18: Mostly cloudy. NW winds tending SW Min - 14. Max - 22.

Wednesday, February 19: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. SW winds Min - 15. Max - 20.

Thursday, February 20: Mostly cloudy. Clearing shower. SW winds Min - 14. Max - 20.

The previous Melbourne weather article can be viewed here.

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