Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya district

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 May 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

The prevailing showery and windy conditions over the island are expected to continue further, due to the active South West Monsoonal condition.

Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provinces and at a few places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the evening or night.  Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa province and in Nuwara-Eliya district.

Strong winds of about (50-60) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills and in Northern, North-central, Western, Southern and North-western provinces and in Trincomalee and Monaragala districts.

Winds will be south-westerly in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (40-50) kmph and wind speed may increase up to (60-70) kmph at times.

The sea areas around the island will be very rough at times  Wave heights may increase (about 2.5–3.5 m) in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kalpitiya to Pottuvil via Colombo, Galle, and Hambantota (this is not for land area). Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.