Rockhampton weather: Forecast for August 18
Today's forecast is mostly sunny; sw winds tending ne.
At 2am today, expect a dry day with a dew point of 8.8. The temperature will feel more like a cool 10.9 with a relative humidity of 85 per cent.
The highest expected temperature today is 25, which is 2 degrees lower than yesterday's max.
Warmer conditions are expected on three of the next six days, with the mercury climbing above today's maximum on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The chance of rain today is 10 per cent.
Showers are more likely tomorrow with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a medium (50 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 south-southeast around 8 km/h in the morning shifting to east-northeast around 11 km/h in the afternoon.
Details for the next six days:
Tuesday, August 19: Partly cloudy. Possible shower. SE/E'ly winds Min - 10. Max - 24.
Wednesday, August 20: Partly cloudy. Possible shower. E'ly winds Min - 13. Max - 24.
Thursday, August 21: Partly cloudy. Clearing shower. SE/E'ly winds Min - 13. Max - 25.
Friday, August 22: Morning fog patches. Clearing shower. SE/E'ly winds Min - 13. Max - 26.
Saturday, August 23: Morning fog patches. Mostly sunny afternoon. SE winds Min - 14. Max - 27.
Sunday, August 24: Morning fog patches. Sunny afternoon. SE winds Min - 15. Max - 28.
The previous Rockhampton weather article can be viewed here.
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