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Newcastle Forecast

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Forecast issued at 4:25 pm EST on Thursday 17 April 2025.

Forecast for the rest of Thursday

Summary
Possible shower.
Chance of any rain: 40%

Newcastle area

Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers.becoming less likely in the evening. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h tending southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.

Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.

Sun protection recommended from 9:20 am to 2:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]

Friday 18 April

Summary
Min 15
Max 25
Sunny.
Chance of any rain: 10%

Newcastle area

Sunny. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the morning.

Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.

Fire Danger - No Rating

Sun protection recommended from 9:20 am to 2:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]

7 day Town Forecasts

Precis Icon Location Min Max
Sunny. Newcastle 15 25
Sunny. Toronto 12 25
Sunny. Wallsend 13 26

Saturday 19 April

Summary
Min 13
Max 29
Sunny.
Chance of any rain: 5%

Newcastle area

Sunny. Light winds.

Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.

Sun protection recommended from 9:20 am to 2:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]

Sunday 20 April

Summary
Min 15
Max 29
Sunny.
Chance of any rain: 5%

Newcastle area

Sunny. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.

Sun protection recommended from 9:20 am to 2:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]

Monday 21 April

Summary
Min 16
Max 26
Showers.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 8 mm
Chance of any rain: 80%

Newcastle area

Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Light winds becoming northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon.

Tuesday 22 April

Summary
Min 14
Max 24
Shower or two.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 10 mm
Chance of any rain: 70%

Newcastle area

Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h turning southwesterly during the morning.

Wednesday 23 April

Summary
Min 17
Max 22
Showers.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 15 mm
Chance of any rain: 80%

Newcastle area

Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending southerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.

Thursday 24 April

Summary
Min 16
Max 23
Shower or two.
Possible rainfall: 0 to 7 mm
Chance of any rain: 60%

Newcastle area

Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the morning.

The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:45 am EST Friday.

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