Strong winds about (40-45)kmph can be expected at times over the western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central and Southern provinces and in Matale and Puttalam districts.
Showers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy showers about 50 mm are likely at some places.
Several spells of showers may occur in North-western province and in Matale district.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Eastern and Uva provinces during the evening or night.
Last 24 hours
Max. Temperature 37.7°C
Batticaloa
Min. Temperature 13.8°C
Nuwara Eliya
Max. Rainfall 29.8mm
Achchuveli (Jaffna)
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
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 21 September 2024
Condition of Rain: |
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle. |
Winds: |
Winds will be Westerly or South-westerly in direction 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 Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai and from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle. |
State of Sea: |
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota and from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar will be rough at times. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Trincomalee to Kankasanthurai and from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle will be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers |
