The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 August 2025
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Uva and Eastern provinces after 1.00 p.m.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
Condition of Rain:
Showers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Matara via Galle.
Winds:
Winds will be westerly to south-westerly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph.
Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough at times.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo will be fairly rough at times.
The wave height may increase about (2.5-3.0) m in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw to Matara via Galle (this is not for land area).
Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant in this regards.
