The atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island for the next few days starting tomorrow (27).
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Mullaitivu district during the evening or night.
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 North-western provinces and in Matale, Hambantota and Monaragala districts.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Last 24 hours
Max. Temperature 39.0°C
Pottuvil
Min. Temperature 14.4°C
Nuwara Eliya
Max. Rainfall 28.5mm
Kesbewa (Colombo District) - AWS
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 26 September 2024
Condition of Rain: |
Showers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Chilaw 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. Wind speed can increase up to 50 kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar. |
State of Sea: |
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough at times. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar will be fairly rough at times. Department of Meteorology |
