The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Showers or thundershowers will occur over most places of the Island during the afternoon or night. Heavy showers about 100 mm can be expected at some places in Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kurunegala, Kaluthara, Galle and Matara districts.
Showers may occur in Southern province and in Batticaloa and Ampara districts during the morning too.
Last 24 hours

Max. Temperature 38.1°C
Polonnaruwa

Min. Temperature 13.9°C
Nuwara Eliya

Max. Rainfall 181.5mm
Dallawa - Matara District
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
Issued at 12.00 noon on 27 September 2024.
Condition of Rain: |
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Batticaloa via Hambantota. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the afternoon or night. |
Winds: |
Winds will be North-westerly or Westerly in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambanthota via Colombo and Matara. Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Winds will be variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. |
State of Sea: |
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Puttalam to Hambanthota via Colombo and Matara can be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |