Due to the South West Monsoon condition, the prevailing showery and windy conditions are expected to continue.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces.

Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Nuwara-Eliya district. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Western and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Galle and Matara districts.

Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and North-central provinces.

A few showers may occur in Eastern province.

Strong winds of about (50-60) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, Western, Southern and North-western provincesand in Trincomalee district. Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times elsewhere of the island.

LAST 24 HOURS

max temperature

Max. Temperature 33.9°C
Batticaloa & Mullaitivu

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Min. Temperature 15.2°C
Nuwara Eliya

max rain

Max. Rainfall 185.2mm
Keragala (Rathnapura)

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

Issued at 05.30 a.m.26 May 2024

Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. Showers or thundershowers may occur atfew places in the other sea areas around the island.
Winds:

Winds will be south-westerly in the sea areas around the island.

Wind speed will be (40-50) kmph and wind speed may increase up to (60-70) kmph at times in the sea areas extending from Kankasanturai to Pottuvil via Mannar, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.

Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph and can be increased up to (50-60) kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.

State of Sea:

The sea areas extending from Kankasanturai to Pottuvil via Mannar, Colombo, Galle and Hambantota will be very rough at times and Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into these sea areas, until further notice.

The other sea areas around the island will be rough at times, therefore, naval and fishing communities in this sea area are requested to be vigilant in this regard.

The swell waves (about 2.5–3.0 m) height (this is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanturai to Pottuvil via Mannar, Kalpitiya, Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

Met Department