Fairly heavy showers likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Eastern provinces

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 December 2023 by the Department of Meteorology

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces in the morning.

Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota district while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other areas of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Eastern provinces.

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (40-50) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Mannar and Kankasanthurai can be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be moderate but temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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