Showers or thundershowers will occur in several parts of the island

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 15 August 2024 by the Department of Meteorology 

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts.

Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Eastern and Uva and provinces and in Matale, Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts during the evening or night.

Winds will be south-westerly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph.  Wind speed can increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Batticaloa via Matara, Hambantota and Pottuvil and from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai  via Puttalam and Mannar.

The sea areas off the coasts extending from Galle to Batticaloa via Matara, Hambantota and Pottuvil and from Chilaw to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar may be fairly rough at times. 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.