Weather

Fair weather, except in Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle and Matara districts

Published

3 years ago

2023/02/9

Priyan

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 February 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

A few showers will occur in Northern and Eastern coastal areas.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or night.

Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the island.

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-45) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and in sea areas off the coast extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and in sea areas off the coast extending from Matara to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the Island may be slight to moderate.

General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

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Heat Index at ‘Caution Level’ in the Sabaragamuwa province and, Colombo, Gampaha, Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, Hambanthota and Monaragala districts

Published

2 hours ago

2026/03/7

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Warm Weather Advisory Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 3.30 p.m. on 06 March 2026, valid for 07 March 2026.

The public are warned that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Sabaragamuwa province and in Colombo, Gampaha, Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Vavuniya, Hambantota and Monaragala districts.

The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.

Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.

ACTION REQUIRED

Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.

Note: In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491

Weather

Dry weather will prevail over the island.

Published

3 hours ago

2026/03/7

Priyan

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 March 2026. by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-western provinces during the early hours of the morning.

Mainly dry weather will prevail over the island.

Weather

Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Southern province and in Rathnapura, and Kaluthara districts during evening or night.

Published

1 day ago

2026/03/6

Priyan

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 March 2026. by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Northern, North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and North-western provinces during the early hours of the morning.

Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Southern province and in Rathnapura, and Kaluthara districts during evening or night. Mainly dry weather will prevail over other parts of the island.