Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western and North-western provinces and in Anuradhapura, Galle, Matara, Monaragala, Mannar and Vavuniya districts during the early hours of the morning.

 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 SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS

Condition of Rain:

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few  places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota during the evening or night.

Winds:

Winds will be North-easterly in the sea areas from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Batticaloa. 

Winds will be North-westerly or variable in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-40) kmph. 

State of Sea:

The sea areas around the island will be moderate.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.