An easterly wave type disturbance will be affecting the weather conditions in the island in next few days. Under its influence, showery conditions are expected to enhance in the Northern and Eastern provinces from 10th December. The Northeast monsoon condition also expected to establishing gradually over the island along with above condition.
Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Eastern provinces.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy districts during the evening or night.
Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere.
Misty conditions can be expected in most places of the island 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 07 December2024
A Low-Pressure area is likely to form over central parts of south Bay of Bengal around 07th December. The system is likely to move west-northwestwards and reach over southwest Bay of Bengal off Sri-Lanka – Tamil Nadu coasts around 12th December. Navel and fishing communities, engaging activities over South-west Bay of Bengal are requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regards. |
Condition of Rain: |
Showers will occur at a few places in the sea areas extending from Batticaloa to Kankasanthurai via Trincomalee. Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kaluthara to Hambantota via Galle during the evening or night. |
Winds: |
Winds will be North-easterly in direction in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. |
State of Sea: |
The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |
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