Weather forecast for Tomorrow (24)

Several spells of showers may occur in the North-western province.

Strong winds of about (55-60) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, North-western and Central provinces and Trincomalee and Hambanthota districts. Fairly strong winds about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times elsewhere.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by strong winds.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOUR

Condition of Rain:

Showers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle.

Winds:

Winds will be westerly to south-westerly and wind speed will be (35-45) kmph. 

Wind speed can increase up to (60-70) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Kankasanthurai via Mannar. 

Wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota and from Kankasanthurai to Trincomalee via Mullaittivu.  

State of Sea:

The sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Kankasanthurai via Mannar will be rough or very rough at times.  Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into these sea areas for next 24 hours. 

The sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota and from Kankasanthurai to Trincomalee via Mullaittivu may be fairly rough to rough at times. 

 The naval and fishing communities engaged in fishing and naval activities in these sea areas are requested to be vigilant in this regard.

Naval and fishing communities are requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.