Showers in Eastern, Uva, North-Central, Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Mullativu, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 February 2023 by Department of Meteorology

Several spells of showers may occur in Eastern, Uva and North-Central provinces and in Mullaitivu district.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or night.  Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the Island.

Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (25-35) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (45-50) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and Matara to Trincomalee via Hambantota and Pottuvil.

The sea areas off the coast extending from Mannar to Colombo via Puttalam and Matara to Trincomalee via Hambantota and Pottuvil will be rough at times. Other sea areas around the island will be moderate.

Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers and the general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning.