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Here's what you can expect with today's Burnie 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.
Weather forecasts are updated on the hour, sourced from WeatherZone.

Today's forecast is cloudy morning; mostly sunny afternoon; e'ly winds tending nw.

A dew point of 11.9 at 9am today means the temperature will feel like a comfortable 9.9 degrees. The relative humidity is 87 per cent.

The highest expected temperature today is 18, which is 1 degree higher 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 5 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 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 east-southeast around 15 km/h in the morning shifting to east-northeast around 10 km/h in the afternoon.

Details for the next six days:

Wednesday, October 23: Mostly cloudy. Rain developing. Fresh SW/NW winds Min - 8. Max - 16.

Thursday, October 24: Mostly cloudy. Fresh W'ly winds Min - 7. Max - 14.

Friday, October 25: Mostly sunny. SW winds Min - 5. Max - 15.

Saturday, October 26: Mostly cloudy. SW winds tending NE Min - 6. Max - 15.

Sunday, October 27: Mostly cloudy. Possible shower. NE winds tending NW Min - 9. Max - 15.

Monday, October 28: Mostly sunny. SW winds Min - 8. Max - 17.

The previous Burnie weather article can be viewed here.

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