The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning during thundershowers as the atmospheric conditions are favorable further for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island.

Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.

Showers or thundershowers may occur in Northern, Eastern and Southern province during the morning too.

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions 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 15 November2024

Condition of Rain:

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.

Winds:
Winds will be North-easterly or variable in direction in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (10-20) kmph in the sea areas around the island.
State of Sea:

The sea areas around the islandwill be slight to moderate.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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