The atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island from today (06).
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places in the island during the afternoon or night. Showers may occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Northern and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara and Trincomalee districts during the morning too.
Fairly heavy showers about 75mm are likely at some places in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva province.
The 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 36.4°C
Mullaitivu / Polonnaruwa
Min. Temperature 12.7°C
Nuwara Eliya
Max. Rainfall 61.1mm
Kuchchaveli - Trincomalee
WEATHER FORECAST FOR SEA AREAS AROUND THE ISLAND DURING NEXT 24 HOURS
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 October 2024
| Condition of Rain: |
| Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Trincomalee to Hambantota via Kankasanthurai, Mannar, Colombo and Galle during the evening or night. Showers will occur at a few places in the same sea area during the morning too. |
| Winds: |
Winds will be South-westerly in the sea areas around the island and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambanthota to Pottuvil. |
| State of Sea: |
The sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate. The sea areas off the coasts extending from Hambanthota to Pottuvil can be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers. |
