Heavy showers likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Central and Uva provinces

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 January 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

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

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Uva and Southern province and in Ampara, and Batticaloa districts while several spells of showers will occur in Northern and North-Central provinces and in Trincomalee district. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places elsewhere of the island after 2.00 p.m.

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

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Fairly strong winds about (30-35) kmph can be expected at times in Northern, North-Western and Uva provinces and in Hambantota district.  Wind speed may increase up to (40-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar and from Pottuvil to Galle via Hambantota.

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

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