Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

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

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and at several places elsewhere of the island during the evening or night. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces.

Winds will be north-easterly in direction in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30) kmph in the sea areas around the island.  Wind speed can increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Hambantota to Trincomalee via Pottuvil.

The sea areas extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Hambantota to Trincomalee via Pottuvil will be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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