Weather
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 April 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
The Inter tropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) is affecting the island’s weather.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces during the morning.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the coastal areas of Eastern and Southern provinces and in Mullaitivu district during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 01.00 p.m. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces.
Winds will be south-easterly or variable in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-25) kmph.
Increase of swell waves (about 2.0 – 2.5 m) can be expected in the sea areas off the coast extending from Balapitiya to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota. These sea areas can be fairly rough at times. The other sea areas around the island will be slight but strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 MAY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and Uva provinces.
Showers are likely in coastal areas of the Western and Southern provinces during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-central provinces.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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Heat Index at Caution Level at some places in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Monaragala district during the day time
Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre
Issued at 3.30 p.m. on 30 April 2026, valid for 01 May 2026.
The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces and in Monaragala district during the day time.
The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.
Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.
ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.
Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 APRIL 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 April 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-central and Uva provinces.
Showers are likely at some places in the Southern province and in Kalutara district during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee district.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
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Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 pm.
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