Weather
Showers in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, Central and Eastern provinces and in Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Polonnaruwa districts
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 May 2023 by the Department of Meteorology
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, Central and Eastern provinces and in Mullaitivu, Vavuniya and Polonnaruwa districts during the evening or night. A few showers may occur in Western coastal areas and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning too.
Winds will be south-westerly over sea area around the island and speed will be (20-30) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (35-40) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and in the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil.
The sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar and the sea areas off the coast extending from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be fairly rough at times.
General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers
Weather
Showers above 100 mm expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces, and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 15 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
The low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists in the vicinity of Sri Lanka. Under the influence of the system, cloudy skies and showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces, and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts. Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places. elsewhere of the island after 1.00 p.m.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-central and North-western provinces
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 SEPTEMBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, cloudy skies are expected over the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Uva provinces, with showers or thundershowers occurring at times.
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in other parts of the Island after 1.00 p.m.
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-central and North-western provinces.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.
Weather
Atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the Island today [13]
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 SEPTEMBER 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 September 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
The atmospheric conditions are favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the Island today.
Heavy showers about 100 mm are likely at some places in the North-central, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western and North-western provinces. A few showers will occur in the Western province and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers
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