Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m.

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology

The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages caused by lightning during thundershowers as the atmospheric conditions are favorable further for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island.

Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.

Showers may occur at few places in the Northern and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota district during the morning  while Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island after 2.00 p.m. Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm are likely at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Southern provinces.

Winds will be North-easterly or variable in direction in the sea areas around the island. Wind speed will be (15-30) kmph in the sea areas around the island.

The sea areas around the islandwill be slight to moderate. Strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers