Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in North-western province and in Ampara, Monaragala and Hambantota districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places.
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 35.1°C
Jaffna/Rathnapura
Min. Temperature 13.6°C
Nuwara Eliya
Max. Rainfall 78.0mm
Dampalessa
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 August 2024
| Condition of Rain: |
| Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the afternoon or night. |
| Winds: |
Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Batticaloa via Matara, Hambantota and Pottuvil. |
| State of Sea: |
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Batticaloa via Matara, Hambantota and Pottuvil may be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |
