Weather

Showers in all provinces and showers above 100 mm likely at some places in Central and Uva provinces

Published

6 months ago

2024/11/3

Priyan

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 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 during the morning too. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in Central and Uva provinces.

Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota, and variable in direction 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.

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Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern and Northern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m.

Published

9 hours ago

2025/05/11

Priyan

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 11 MAY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology

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

A few showers may occur in Western province and in Puttalam, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts in the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, Southern and Northern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Uva provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts.

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

Weather

Showers will occur at several places in Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts

Published

1 day ago

2025/05/10

Priyan

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 MAY 2025
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 MAY 2025 by the Department of Meteorology

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

Showers may occur in Western province and in Puttalam, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts in the morning while Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m.

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 is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts

Published

2 days ago

2025/05/9

Priyan

Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology at 4.00 p.m. 08 May 2025, valid for 09 May 2025

The public are warned that the Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts.

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.