Several spells of showers may occur in Northern and North-central Provinces and in Trincomalee district. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Central, Uva and Southern provinces in the evening or night.
Fairly heavy showers about 50mm are likely at some places in Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu and Trincomalee districts
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
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 12.00 noon on 09 November 2024.
| Condition of Rain: |
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttlam to Hambantota via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee, and Pottuvil. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the other sea areas during the evening or night. |
| Winds: |
Winds will be North-easterly in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Kankasanthurai and Trincomalee and North-westerly or variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed can increase up to (40-45) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Hambantota via Kankasanthurai, Puttalam and Galle. |
| State of Sea: |
The sea areas extending from Trincomalee to Hambantota via Kankasanthurai, Puttalam and Galle can be fairly rough at times. Other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. Last 24 hoursMax. Temperature 33.9°C Min. Temperature 13.7°C Max. Rainfall 221.6mm |