The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for showers or thundershowers at several locations across the island. Showers and thundershowers are likely to occur in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara, and Rathnapura districts during the evening or night. Additionally, a few showers may be experienced in Ampara district
Misty conditions are expected to affect some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Central provinces, as well as Badulla district during the morning.
The general public is advised to take necessary precautions to minimize damage from temporary localized strong winds and lightning associated with the thundershowers. Stay safe and be prepared for the changing weather conditions.
Weather Forecast for Sea Areas Around the Island: 19 February 2025
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours indicates mainly fair conditions across most sea areas around the island. However, there will be occasional showers in the sea areas off the coasts from Pottuvil to Kaluthara, extending via Hambantota and Galle.
Winds:
Northeasterly winds will prevail, with speeds ranging from 20-30 km/h. The wind speed could increase up to 40 km/h at times, particularly in the sea areas off the coasts from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam, and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
State of Sea:
The sea conditions are expected to be fairly rough at times in the areas off the coasts from Colombo to Mannar via Puttalam and from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota. Mariners are advised to be cautious in these regions.
Stay updated and take necessary precautions when venturing into the sea.
Last 24 hours
Max. Temperature 36.6°C
Rathnapura
Min. Temperature 7.7°C
Nuwara Eliya
Max. Rainfall 76.0mm
Boossa (AWS) (Galle District)
