Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 January 2025 by the Department of Meteorology

Rainy condition is expected to enhance over Northern, North-central, Eastern,Uva and Central provinces from today (18 January)

Weather forecast for today:

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern, North-central, Uva and Central provinces and in Hambantota district. Heavy showers above 100 mm can be expected at some places in Uva and Eastern provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere during the afternoon or Night.

Fairly strong winds of (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Eastern slope of the central hills and Northern, North-central, Eastern and North-western provinces and in Hambantota and Monaragala districts.

Winds will be north-easterly in the sea areas around Sri Lanka and speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed can increase up to (50-60) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar. Wind speed will increase up to 50 kmph at times in the other sea areas around the island.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar will be rough at times while other sea areas around the island will be fairly rough at times.

The swell waves (about 2.0 – 2.5 m) height may increase in the sea areas off the coast extending from Batticaloa to Hambanthota via Pottuvil. (this is not for land area) Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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