Weather
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western, North-central and Uva provinces after 2.00 p.m.
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 April 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the morning.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places over the coastal areas from Galle to Hambantota via Matara during the morning while showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western, North-central and Uva provinces after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.
Winds will be south-easterly in the sea areas extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Trincomalee and south-westerly or variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (20-30)kmph.
The sea areas extending from Balapitiya to Pottuvil via Galle and Hambantota will be moderate and the other sea areas around the island will be slight but strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.
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 times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Anuradhapura, Galle and Matara districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 MAY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 May 2026by the Department of Meteorology
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Anuradhapura, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
Fairly strong winds about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Western slopes of the central hills, Northern, North-central and North-western provinces and in Hambantota district.
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 expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 17 MAY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 17 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
The low-pressure area located to the north of Sri Lanka is gradually weakening.
Due to the influence of the above system, Showers or thundershowers will occur at times and cloudy skies are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts while several spells of showers will occur in Anuradhapura district. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district after 1.00 pm.
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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Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Anuradhapura, Galle and Matara districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 MAY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 May 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
According to the today’s latest weather analysis, the low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka, still persists. The Department of Meteorology is continuously monitoring the behavior, development and path of the system.
Due to the influence of the above system, Showers or thundershowers will occur at times and cloudy skies are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Anuradhapura, Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva and Eastern provinces after 1.00 pm.
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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