Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. A few showers may occur in North-western province.

Strong winds of about (50-55) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee, Monaragala and Hambantota districts. Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times elsewhere of the island.

LAST 24 HOURS

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Max. Temperature 37.8°C
Trincomalee\Vavuniya

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Min. Temperature 14.6°C
Nuwara Eliya

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Max. Rainfall 54.5mm
Deraniyagala (ARG) - Kegalle

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS

Issued at 12.00 noon on 23 July 2024.

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 60 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.

Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai via Mullaitivu.

State of Sea:

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil can be rough or very rough at times.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai via Mullaitivu can be rough at times.

Naval and fishing communities are requested to be attentive in this regard.

Department of Meteorology