Fairly strong winds of (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Northern, Eastern, North-central, North-western and Uva provinces and in Matara and Hambantota districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times over most parts of the island and cloudy skies are expected. Fairly heavy showers about 100mm are likely at some places in Eastern, Uva, Central and Southern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district.
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 32.7°C
Rathnapura
Min. Temperature 14.2°C
Nuwara Eliya
Max. Rainfall 49.0mm
Mahadowa (Badulla)
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 15 January 2025
| Condition of Rain: |
| Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Galle via Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Hambantota. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the afternoon or Night. |
| Winds: |
| Winds will be north-easterly and speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar. Wind speed can increase up to (45- 50) kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island. |
| State of Sea: |
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar will be rough at times. Other sea areas around the island may be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |
