Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa North-western and Central provinces.

The atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island today (27).

Showers or thundershowers will occur in most places of the island after 2.00 p.m.


Several spells of showers may occur in Eastern, Uva and southern provinces in the morning too.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces and in Kalutara, Galle and Matara districts during the morning.

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

Max. Temperature 38.0°C
Kurunegala

min temperature

Min. Temperature 9.9°C
Nuwara Eliya

max rain

Max. Rainfall 183.0mm
Makandura (Matara) - AWS

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

 Issued at 05.30 a.m.on 27 March 2024

  Condition of Rain:

Several spells of showers will occur in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Galle via Batticaloa and Hambantota. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Colombo during the afternoon or night.

Winds:

Winds will be easterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.

State of Sea:

Sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate.