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

Showers or thundershowers will occur in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-western provinces during the evening or night. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces. 

Showers may occur at few places in the Northern and Eastern provinces during the morning too.

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions 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 17 November 2024

Condition of Rain:

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Hambanthota via Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the evening or night.

Winds:

Winds will be Easterly or North-easterly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be     (15-30) kmph in the sea areas around the island. 

State of Sea:

The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. 

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

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