Weather
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and North-central provinces
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 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.
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island during the evening or night . Showers or thundershowers may occur over the coastal areas of Western, Southern North-western and Northern provinces during the morning too. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and North-central provinces.
Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota, and variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.
The sea areas around the island can be moderate at times.
Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.