Weather
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces and in Kurunegala district
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 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 the most parts of the island during the evening or night. Showers may occur over the coastal areas of Western and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts during the morning too. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces and in Kurunegala district.
Winds will be Westerly or South-westerly in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota, and variable in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.
The sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 March 2026. by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces and in Anuradhapura and Vavuniya districts during the early hours of the morning.
Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 March 2026. by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at several places in the island during the early hours of the morning.
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island.
Weather
Fair weather, except for showers in the Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 FEBRUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 February 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces and in Anuradhapura and Monaragala districts during the early hours of the morning.
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Kaluthara, Rathnapura, Galle and Matara districts after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail over the other areas of the island.
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