Weather
Fairly heavy showers are likely at some places in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 February 2023 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or night.
A few showers may occur in Uva province and in Ampara and Matale districts. Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the Island. Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts.
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 Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota will be fairly rough at times.
Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers
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