Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

The prevailing showery condition is expected to continue further in the south-western part of the island, due to the atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka.

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Central provinces. Heavy showers about 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.

Showers or thundershowers will occur elsewhere at several places in the island during the evening or night.Fairly heavy showers above 75mm are likely at some places.

Strong winds about (30-40)kmph can be expected at times over the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-western and Central provinces.

Winds will be Westerly to south-westerly in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Mannar to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle and Hambantota.  Wind speed will be (30-40) kmph and can be increase up to (50-60) kmph at times. Winds will be southwesterly or variable in direction and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph in the other sea areas around the island.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle can be rough at times while other sea areas around the island can be slight to moderate.

The wave height (about 2.5 – 3.0 m) (this is not for land area) may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Galle and Matara. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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