Cloudy skies can be expected in most parts of the island during the morning .

Eastern, Uva and North Central provinces and Mullaitivu and Matale districts will experience occasional rain.

In other parts of the island Scattered showers or thunderstorms after 2.00 .

In some places in Uva, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and Ampara district , mm. About 75mm of heavy rain may occur.

Foggy conditions are expected in some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and Galle and Matara districts in the morning.

Hazards from  temporary  gusty  winds  and  lightning  that  may  accompany  thunderstorms.

LAST 24 HOURS

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Max. Temperature 32.7°C
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Min. Temperature 15.0°C
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Max. Rainfall 66.5mm
Poddiwela farm (Galle)

Weather  forecast for  the  sea  areas  around  the island  for  the next  24 hours

Issued  on  31 January 2024 at  05.30  AM  .

Rain Condition:

Scattered rain or thundershowers will occur over coastal areas from Mullaitivu through Trincomalee and Batticaloa to Hambantota. In coastal areas from Puttalam via Colombo to Galle, rain or thundershowers may occur at a few places during evening or night.

Wind:

Winds are blowing from the northeast or east direction and the wind speed is about 100 km/h. (20-30) is about.

From Colombo through Puttalam to Mannar, the wind speed in the sea areas off the coast will be 100 km/h at times. (40-45) may increase.

Nature of the Sea:

Seas offshore from Colombo via Puttalam to Mannar can be quite rough at times.

Thunderstorms can cause temporary strong winds in those sea areas and then those sea areas can be temporarily very rough.