Heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some districts

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the afternoon or night. Fairly heavy showers above 75mm can be expected at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara and Kurunegala districts. 

Fairly strong winds of (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Northern, Eastern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Hambantota district.

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

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 11 January 2025

Condition of Rain:

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Batticaloa. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the other sea areas around the island during the afternoon or night.

Winds:

Winds will be north-easterly and speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota via Colombo,  Puttalam, Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and  Batticaloa.

State of Sea:

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Hambantota via Colombo, Puttalam, Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa will be rough at times. Other sea areas around the island may be fairly rough at times.

The swell waves (about 2.0 - 2.5 m) height may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mullaittivu to Batticaloa via Trincomalee. (this is not for land area)

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