Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology 

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-western and Western  Provinces and in Puttalam, Galle,  Matara,  Ampara, Batticaloa and Trincomalee districts and  at several places in the other areas of the island after 1.00 pm.

Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces.

Winds will be North-westerly to Northerly in the sea areas extending from Puttalam to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle, and North-westerly or variable in direction in the other sea areas around the island.

Wind speed will be (20-35) kmph, Wind speed can be increased up to (40-50) kmph in the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Kankasanthurai and in the sea areas off the coast extending from Galle to Hambantota via Matara.

The sea areas extending from Puttalam to Trincomalee via Kankasanthurai and from Galle to Hambantota via Matara can be fairly rough at times. Other sea areas around the island will be slight to moderate. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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