Weather
Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning during thundershowers as the atmospheric conditions are favorable further for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island.
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 may occur at few places in the Northern and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota district during the morning while Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces.
Winds will be North-easterly or variable in direction in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (15-30) kmph in the sea areas around the island.
The sea areas around the islandwill be slight to moderate. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 March 2026. by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at several places in the island during the early hours of the morning.
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island.
Weather
Fair weather, except for showers in the Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 FEBRUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces and in Anuradhapura and Monaragala districts during the early hours of the morning.
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 FEBRUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 February 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at several places in the island during the early hours of the morning.
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Southern province and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts after 2.00 p.m.
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