Weather
Fairly heavy showers are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 15 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 or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. but showers or thundershowers may occur in Northern, Eastern and Southern province during the morning too. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Southern provinces.
Winds will be North-easterly or variable in direction in the sea areas around the island and wind speed will be (10-20) kmph.
The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.