Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over the island. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.


The Southwest monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island; hence, the prevailing showery and windy conditions will continue further.

Cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Southern and Northern provinces.

Very heavy showers about 150 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places inNorth-western province and in Galle and Matara districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other provinces of the island.

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Max. Temperature 34.1°C
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Min. Temperature 13.7°C
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Max. Rainfall 107.5mm
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WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS

 Issued at 12.00 noon on 21 May 2024.

Condition of Rain:

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle,heavy showersare likely at some places. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island.

Winds:

Winds will be westerly to south-westerly in the sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota and wind speed will be (40-50) kmph.  Wind speed may increase up to (60-70) kmph at times these sea areas.

Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmphand can be increased up to 50 kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.

State of Sea:

The sea areas extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota will be very rough at times and Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into these sea areas, until further notice.

The sea areas extending from Kalpitiya to Colombo will be rough at times, therefore, naval and fishing communities who are engaged in fishing and naval activities in the above sea areas are requested to be vigilant in this regard.

The swell waves (about 2.5 m – 3.0 m) height (This is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota.

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