Weather
Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island during the evening or night
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 31 October 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
The atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the island for the next few days starting from today (31).
Showers or thundershowers will occur in the most parts of the island during the evening or night while showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Northern and Eastern provinces during the morning too. Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in Uva, Eastern and North-central provinces.
Winds will be Westerly to South-westerly in direction and wind speed will be (20-30) kmph.
The sea areas around the island can be moderate at times. 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.
Weather
Afternoon showers expected in the Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Hambantota, Nuwara-Eliya and Ampara districts
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 05 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 05 March 2026. by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Uva, North-western and North-central provinces and in Mannar and Vavuniya districts during the early hours of the morning.
Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Hambantota, Nuwara-Eliya and Ampara districts after 2.00 p.m. Mainly dry weather will prevail over the other parts of the island.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 04 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 04 March 2026 by the Department of Meteorology
Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and North-central provinces and in Jaffna district during the early hours of the morning.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 MARCH 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 March 2026. by the Department of Meteorology
Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island.
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-central provinces and in Vavuniya district during the early hours of the morning.
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