The sun is going to be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka during 28th of August to 06th of September due to its apparent southward relative motion. The nearest places of Sri Lanka over which the sun is overhead today (28) at about 12.11 noon are Delf Island, Pooneryn, Thadduvankoddi and Chundikkulam.
Several spells of showers may occur in Northern province and several spells of light showers may occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the evening or night.
Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Hambantota and Trincomalee districts.
Last 24 hours
Max. Temperature 37.4°C
Pottuvil
Min. Temperature 14.4°C
Nuwara Eliya
Max. Rainfall 7.2mm
Rufuskulam (Ampara)
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 August 2024
Condition of Rain: |
Several spells of showers may occur in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mullaittivu to Puttalam via Kankasanthurai. |
Winds: |
Winds will be south-westerly in direction and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Trincomalee to Chilaw via Kankasanthurai and Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil. |
State of Sea: |
The sea areas off the coasts extending from Trincomalee to Chilaw via Kankasanthurai and Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be rough at times. |
